Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH3

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic FH3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and FH3 (14MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and FH3 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The S1R was revealed 9 years later than the FH3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S1R scores vs the FH3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1R has external measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S1R vs the FH3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1R and FH3 is 54 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and FH3.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1R with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will give you more detail because of its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer S1R is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.