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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Introduced April 2019
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Older Model is Panasonic G85
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G95 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G95, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the G95 (20.3MP) is fairly close but the S1 (Full frame) and G95 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was introduced 2 months prior to the G95 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S1 scores against the G95 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic G95

 S1 G95 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1240kCrisper display (+860k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Panasonic S1

 G95 S1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic G95

 S1 G95 
IntroducedFebruary 2019April 2019Same age
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 comes with physical dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic G95 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G95 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S1 against the G95.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and G95 is 54 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and G95.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will render extra detail using its extra 3.7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G95 Portrait photography details
85
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1
Street photography with Panasonic G95
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition (1,021 grams)
78
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G95 Sports photography advice
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
not so great battery (380 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
68
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
bad battery power (290 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography info
Panasonic G95 Travel photography info
59
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
not so great battery (380 shots)
heavier than competition (1,021g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
73
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery power (290 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
Landscape photography with Panasonic G95
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
not so great battery (380 CIPA)
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
bad battery power (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging details
Panasonic G95 Vlogging details
32
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (1,021g)
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic G95
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-G90
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2019-02-01 2019-04-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20.3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 49
Lens
Lens support Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 30 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1021g (2.25 lbs) 536g (1.18 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 290 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 2 1
Retail cost $2,498 $998