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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Revealed February 2019
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic FH3

 S1R FH3 
IntroducedFebruary 2019January 2010Fresher by 111 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic S1R

 FH3 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FH3

 S1R FH3 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

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

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1R
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
87
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count high (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1R
Street photography with Panasonic FH3
71
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average (1,020 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography advice
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low battery power (360 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography highlights
60
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count high (47 megapixels)
low battery power (360 shots)
heavier than average (1,020g)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography factors
82
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
low battery power (360 CIPA)
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
32
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than average (1,020g)
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FH3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-02-01 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8000 x 6000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.80 m
Flash settings 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, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320s -
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), 848 x 480 (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
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020 grams (2.25 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Launch pricing $3,698 $160