Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic S1

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic S1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the S1 (24MP) is pretty well matched but the G9 (Four Thirds) and S1 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The G9 was revealed 15 months prior to the S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G9 grades versus the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G9 comes with external measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 against the S1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and S1 is 62 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and S1.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic S1 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older G9 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.