Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF1
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic GF1
GH5S | GF1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2018 | ![]() | October 2009 | Fresher by 101 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1160k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic GH5S
GF1 | GH5S |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic GF1
GH5S | GF1 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | |
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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 |