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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2018
Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic GF2
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The GH5S was brought out 8 years later than the GF1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GH5S scores against the GF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic GF1

 GH5S GF1 
RevealedJanuary 2018October 2009Fresher by 101 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k460kCrisper display (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic GH5S

 GF1 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic GF1

 GH5S GF1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S features exterior measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF1 has sizing of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GH5S and the GF1.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and GF1 is 62 and 85 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and GF1.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic GF1 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher GH5S should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF1
62
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH5S
Street photography with Panasonic GF1
68
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
64
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Sports photography camera
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
lack of phase detect AF
44
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography factors
Panasonic GF1 Travel photography factors
61
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
59
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Landscape photography camera
63
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
60
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging details
Panasonic GF1 Vlogging details
68
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
does not have image stabilization
25
includes face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic GF1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-01-08 2009-10-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine 10 Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 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 3680 x 2760 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lbs) 385 gr (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 513
Other
Battery life 440 photos 380 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots Two Single
Price at release $2,498 $400