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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Announced February 2019
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH6, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and FH6 (14MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and FH6 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1R was released 7 years after the FH6 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the S1R grades against the FH6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic FH6

 S1R FH6 
LaunchedFebruary 2019January 2012More modern by 86 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic S1R

 FH6 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FH6

 S1R FH6 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R offers outside 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 FH6 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S1R compared to the FH6.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and FH6 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and FH6.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1R due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 33MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger S1R is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography factors
87
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
resolution is great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
34
good MP (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography details
Panasonic FH6 Street photography details
71
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (1,020g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography information
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography information
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
not so great battery power (360 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography advice
60
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
resolution is great (47 megapixels)
not so great battery power (360 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,020g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (119g)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
not so great battery power (360 CIPA)
41
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
32
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (1,020g)
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FH6
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-02-01 2012-01-09
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 8000 x 6000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.60 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020 gr (2.25 lbs) 119 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 280 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Cost at release $3,698 $129