Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S1
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic S1
FH10 | S1 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FH10
S1 | FH10 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic S1
FH10 | S1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Contrast the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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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 |