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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Announced June 2020
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic S1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the S1 (24MP) is very well matched but the G100 (Four Thirds) and S1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The G100 was unveiled 17 months later than the S1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G100 grades against the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic S1

 G100 S1 
ReleasedJune 2020February 2019More recent by 17 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic G100

 S1 G100 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1840kCrisper display (+260k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic S1

 G100 S1 
Manual focus More exact focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 offers physical dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G100 against the S1.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and S1 is 81 and 54 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and S1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G100 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic S1 will give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer G100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
85
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/320s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Street photography highlights
78
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proof
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,021g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
56
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
not so great battery (380 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G100
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
78
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
59
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
not so great battery (380 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (1,021g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography factors
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery (270 per charge)
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery (380 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging info
Panasonic S1 Vlogging info
78
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 1920 resolution)
does have mic port
no image stabilization
32
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,021g)
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Panasonic S1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-06-24 2019-02-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 225
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Amount of lenses 107 30
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,840k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x1920 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lb) 1021 grams (2.25 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 380 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) -
Storage slots 1 Dual
Pricing at launch $698 $2,498