Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FZ100

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FZ100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and FZ100 (14MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and FZ100 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was revealed 9 years later than the FZ100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S1H grades against the FZ100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H offers exterior measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic FZ100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S1H and the FZ100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and FZ100 is 52 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and FZ100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1H with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1H will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger S1H should have a benefit in sensor tech.