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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Announced February 2019
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Older Model is Panasonic G1
  • Successor is Panasonic G3
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic G2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and G2 (12MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and G2 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The S1 was unveiled 8 years later than the G2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S1 grades against the G2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic G2

 S1 G2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019July 2010Fresher by 105 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kClearer screen (+1640k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic S1

 G2 S1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic G2

 S1 G2 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 comes with exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S1 against the G2.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and G2 is 54 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and G2.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1 will show more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent S1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography details
85
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography details
Panasonic G2 Street photography details
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
65
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Panasonic G2
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
bad battery power (380 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1
Travel photography with Panasonic G2
59
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good resolution (24MP)
bad battery power (380 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
58
features focus by touch
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (428g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography details
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery power (380 CIPA)
57
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G2 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,021g)
61
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
features face detection focusing
comes with external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition in class (428 grams)
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic G2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-02-01 2010-07-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 30 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/320s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 95 53
DXO Color Depth score 25.2 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 10.3
DXO Low light score 3333 493
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 360 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 1
Launch pricing $2,498 $1,000