Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS10

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and ZS10 (14MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and ZS10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1H was manufactured 8 years later than the ZS10 and that is quite a significant 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 ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S1H grades against the ZS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H enjoys exterior dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S1H versus the ZS10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and ZS10 is 52 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and ZS10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1H featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will deliver greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent S1H is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.