Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic S1
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36 Features
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96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
(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
- Launched January 2011

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic S1 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FH3 was released 12 months before the S1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FH3 grades versus the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic S1
FH3 | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FH3
S1 | FH3 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic S1
FH3 | S1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH3 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FH3 compared to the S1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and S1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and S1.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH3 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FH3 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $160 | $269 |