Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G1

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and G1 (12MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and G1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1 was manufactured 10 years after the G1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S1 scores against the G1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 features outside measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S1 against the G1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and G1 is 54 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and G1.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1 will provide extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger S1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.