Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FZ300

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FZ300, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and FZ300 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and FZ300 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was announced 4 years later than the FZ300 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S1H scores against the FZ300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1H has got external dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S1H versus the FZ300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and FZ300 is 52 and 59 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and FZ300.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1H using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1H will give you more detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger S1H should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.