Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH8
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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 FH8 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2019
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH8 Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic FH8, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and FH8 (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and FH8 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.
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The S1R was brought out 7 years after the FH8 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the S1R grades versus the FH8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic FH8
S1R | FH8 | |||
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Launched | February 2019 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 86 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1870k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic S1R
FH8 | S1R |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FH8
S1R | FH8 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R comes with outer measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic FH8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S1R compared to the FH8.
![Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1R-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH8-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and FH8 is 54 and 96 respectively.
![Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1R-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH8-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and FH8.
To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1R because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1R will render greater detail having its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S1R should have an edge in sensor technology.
![Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1R-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH8-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1R-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH8-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 FH8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2019-02-01 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 8000 x 6000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 4cm |
Total lenses | 30 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 2,100 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.60 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 reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/320s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 1020g (2.25 lb) | 123g (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery style | 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 |
Retail pricing | $3,698 | $149 |