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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
80
Features
84
Overall
81

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Announced June 2020
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S1R, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and S1R (47MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and S1R (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The G100 was announced 17 months later than the S1R which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G100 matches up against the S1R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic S1R

 G100 S1R 
AnnouncedJune 2020February 2019Fresher by 17 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic G100

 S1R G100 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1840kCrisper screen (+260k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic S1R

 G100 S1R 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G100 has got outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic S1R has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the G100 versus the S1R.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and S1R is 81 and 54 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and S1R.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G100 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic S1R will provide extra detail with its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer G100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G100
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1R
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
88
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
great sensor resolution (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G100
Street photography with Panasonic S1R
78
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
71
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition (1,020g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography details
Panasonic S1R Sports photography details
56
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
not so great battery life (360 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G100
Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
78
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
60
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
great sensor resolution (47MP)
not so great battery life (360 shots)
heavier than competition (1,020 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography information
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
83
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery life (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1R as a Vlogging camera
78
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
33
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,020 grams)
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Panasonic S1R
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-06-24 2019-02-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 47MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 8000 x 6000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 225
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Available lenses 107 30
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,840 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x1920 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352g (0.78 lb) 1020g (2.25 lb)
Physical 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 Overall rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 360 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) -
Storage slots 1 2
Launch cost $698 $3,698