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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Released November 2017
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • 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 G9 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic S1

 G9 S1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic G9

 S1 G9 
ReleasedFebruary 2019November 2017More recent by 15 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic S1

 G9 S1 
Focus manually More exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

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

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography information
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography information
76
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
85
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
75
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than average in class (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography info
Panasonic S1 Sports photography info
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
low battery life (380 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G9
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
70
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
59
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
low battery life (380 shots)
more heavy than average in class (1,021g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery life (380 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
76
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
32
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (1,021 grams)
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Panasonic S1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2017-11-08 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 measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor 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
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 225 225
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Available lenses 107 30
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040k 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 0.83x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/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 658 gr (1.45 lbs) 1021 gr (2.25 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 400 photographs 380 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) -
Storage slots Dual Dual
Cost at release $1,500 $2,498