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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push 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
  • Announced February 2019
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FH25, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and FH25 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was unveiled 8 years after the FH25 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S1R scores versus the FH25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic FH25

 S1R FH25 
LaunchedFebruary 2019January 2011More modern by 99 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic S1R

 FH25 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FH25

 S1R FH25 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1R comes with external measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FH25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S1R compared to the FH25.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and FH25 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and FH25.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1R with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1R will provide extra detail having an extra 31MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher S1R is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography highlights
87
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
71
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition (1,020g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1R
Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
bad battery power (360 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography features
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
60
environment proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count great (47 megapixels)
bad battery power (360 per charge)
heavier than competition (1,020g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography information
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
bad battery power (360 shots)
38
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging information
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging information
32
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (1,020 grams)
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FH25
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-02-01 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8000 x 6000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 m
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020 gr (2.25 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 250 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Cost at launch $3,698 $180