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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
54
Imaging
80
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FH2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and FH2 (14MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and FH2 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1R was launched 8 years after the FH2 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the S1R grades against the FH2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic FH2

 S1R FH2 
IntroducedFebruary 2019January 2011More modern by 99 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic S1R

 FH2 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FH2

 S1R FH2 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R comes with exterior measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S1R against the FH2.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and FH2 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and FH2.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1R featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger S1R will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
88
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
33
decent MP (14MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
71
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors (1,020 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than others in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography features
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography features
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
terrible battery (360 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (270 CIPA)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
60
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
terrible battery (360 per charge)
heavier than competitors (1,020g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
72
great battery (270 per charge)
lighter than others in class (121g)
provides touch to focus
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
83
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
terrible battery (360 shots)
41
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
great battery (270 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging factors
33
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors (1,020 grams)
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FH2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-02-01 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8000 x 6000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020 gr (2.25 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 270 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two One
Price at launch $3,698 $149