Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S1

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.

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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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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).

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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.

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

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.