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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was announced 2 years later than the S1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH10 scores versus the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic S1

 FH10 S1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FH10

 S1 FH10 

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic S1

 FH10 S1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FH10 against the S1.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and S1 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and S1.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH10 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent FH10 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography information
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography information
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography features
Panasonic S1 Sports photography features
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (103g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition in class (117g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
39
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1 Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos 240 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $110 $269