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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2018
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
  • Launched February 2019
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic S1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the S1 (24MP) is very close but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and S1 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The GX9 was launched 11 months before the S1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the GX9 grades vs the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Panasonic S1

 GX9 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic GX9

 S1 GX9 
LaunchedFebruary 2019February 2018Fresher by 11 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1240kClearer display (+860k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic S1

 GX9 S1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX9 comes with outer dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and 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).

Check out the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GX9 compared to the S1.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and S1 is 82 and 54 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX9 and S1.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX9 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic S1 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older GX9 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
76
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
85
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320s)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography features
Panasonic S1 Street photography features
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,021g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography features
Panasonic S1 Sports photography features
73
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
terrible battery power (380 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography factors
Panasonic S1 Travel photography factors
71
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
59
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
terrible battery power (380 shots)
heavier than competition in class (1,021 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
terrible battery power (380 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging advice
Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
35
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
32
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (1,021 grams)
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic S1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-13 2019-02-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface 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
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 225
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Total lenses 107 30
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,240 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407 grams (0.90 lb) 1021 grams (2.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 shots 380 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) -
Card slots One 2
Price at launch $1,000 $2,498