Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GF2

Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic GF2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and GF2 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The S1 was brought out 8 years after the GF2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S1 matches up versus the GF2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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When you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 has got outside measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic GF2 has sizing of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1 and the GF2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and GF2 is 54 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and GF2.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger S1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.