Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH7
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![Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1R/Panasonic-S1R-front.jpg)
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump 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
- Introduced February 2019
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed September 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH7 Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FH7, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and FH7 (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and FH7 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
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The S1R was unveiled 7 years later than the FH7 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S1R scores versus the FH7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic FH7
S1R | FH7 | |||
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Revealed | February 2019 | ![]() | September 2011 | Fresher by 91 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+1870k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic S1R
FH7 | S1R |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FH7
S1R | FH7 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R comes with physical 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) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S1R vs the FH7.
![Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1R-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH7-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and FH7 is 54 and 96 respectively.
![Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1R-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and FH7.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1R having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will give extra detail having an extra 31MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent S1R will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
![Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1R-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1R-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS22 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2019-02-01 | 2011-09-07 |
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 measurements | 36 x 24mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 8000 x 6000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 30 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 2,100k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.30 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/320 seconds | - |
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1020g (2.25 lbs) | 126g (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | 260 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 2 | One |
Cost at release | $3,698 | $149 |