Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic S1H

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic S1H, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH6 (25MP) and the S1H (24MP) is pretty close but the GH6 (Four Thirds) and S1H (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH6 was brought out 2 years after the S1H which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GH6 scores vs the S1H when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GH6 Gallery and Panasonic S1H Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GH6 provides outer measurements of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") with a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Panasonic S1H has specifications of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic S1H in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GH6 versus the S1H.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GH6 and S1H is 56 and 52 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH6 and S1H.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GH6 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic GH6 will render greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger GH6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.