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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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 FH7 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was released 9 months after the S1 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH7 matches up versus the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic S1

		

		

			
 FH7 S1 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2011More modern by 9 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FH7

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic S1

		

		

			
 FH7 S1 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FH7 vs the S1.
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and S1 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and S1.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH7 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer FH7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH7
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
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 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Street photography advice
Panasonic S1 Street photography advice
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch to focus
 lighter than competitors in class (126g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (117g)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography information
Panasonic S1 Sports photography information
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
 provides touch to focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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 lighter than others (117 grams)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic FH7 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
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 rather wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1 Vlogging highlights
34
 rather wide (28mm)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 lighter than competitors in class (126g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone jack
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (117g)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic support
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-09-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.30 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction 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
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 shots 240 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $149 $269