Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S1

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

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).

Check out the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.