Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S3

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic S1H versus Panasonic S3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and S3 (14MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and S3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was introduced 8 years later than the S3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S1H grades versus the S3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1H offers physical dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1H versus Panasonic S3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S1H vs the S3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and S3 is 52 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and S3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1H with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1H will produce more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger S1H will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.