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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(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
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
  • Launched January 2011
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic S1

 FH3 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FH3

 S1 FH3 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic S1

 FH3 S1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography information
Panasonic S1 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S1 Travel photography advice
64
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition (117g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography factors
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging factors
Panasonic S1 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
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