Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FZ150

Following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FZ150, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and FZ150 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and FZ150 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was revealed 7 years after the FZ150 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S1H scores against the FZ150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H provides exterior measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

See the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FZ150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S1H against the FZ150.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and FZ150 is 52 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and FZ150.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1H having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S1H will give more detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher S1H is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.