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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was launched 13 months after the S1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH6 grades vs the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic S1

 FH6 S1 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FH6

 S1 FH6 

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic S1

 FH6 S1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH6 vs the S1.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and S1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and S1.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH6 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FH6 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography information
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography information
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH6
Street photography with Panasonic S1
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (119g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography advice
Panasonic S1 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
71
good battery life (280 per charge)
lighter than competitors (119 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
62
lighter than average (117g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (119 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-09 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119g (0.26 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 280 pictures 240 pictures
Battery type 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
Card slots One One
Launch cost $129 $269