Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GF6

Following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GF6, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and GF6 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The S1 was manufactured 5 years after the GF6 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the S1 scores vs the GF6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 has got outer measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GF6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S1 against the GF6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and GF6 is 54 and 87 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and GF6.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1 will result in extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern S1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.