Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic G1

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic G1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the G1 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The GH5S was unveiled 9 years after the G1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GH5S matches up versus the G1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S comes with external dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic G1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the GH5S compared to the G1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and G1 is 62 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and G1.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic G1 to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent GH5S should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.