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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Introduced February 2019
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF5
  • Later Model is Panasonic GF7
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic GF6

 S1 GF6 
ReleasedFebruary 2019April 2013More modern by 71 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kCrisper display (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic S1

 GF6 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic GF6

 S1 GF6 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

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

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography highlights
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/320s)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
64
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography details
Panasonic GF6 Street photography details
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,021g)
77
tilting screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography features
Panasonic GF6 Sports photography features
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
bad battery life (380 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
51
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
Panasonic GF6 Travel photography information
59
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
good megapixels (24MP)
bad battery life (380 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,021 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
has focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography advice
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery life (380 shots)
67
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GF6 Vlogging factors
32
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,021 grams)
32
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic GF6
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-02-01 2013-04-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 225 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 30 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.30 m
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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320s 1/160s
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 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021g (2.25 pounds) 323g (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 95 54
DXO Color Depth score 25.2 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 10.6
DXO Low light score 3333 622
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 340 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail cost $2,498 $326