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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
50
Features
57
Overall
52

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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 GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic GH2
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic GH1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and GH1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The S1 was brought out 9 years after the GH1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S1 grades against the GH1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic GH1

 S1 GH1 
ReleasedFebruary 2019July 2009More modern by 117 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kCrisper display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic S1

 GH1 S1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic GH1

 S1 GH1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 provides external dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Panasonic GH1 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

See the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic GH1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S1 vs the GH1.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and GH1 is 54 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and GH1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will produce greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher S1 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography advice
85
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography info
Panasonic GH1 Street photography info
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than average (1,021 grams)
72
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography info
Panasonic GH1 Sports photography info
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
bad battery (380 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
33
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery pack (320 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1
Travel photography with Panasonic GH1
59
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
bad battery (380 per charge)
more heavy than average (1,021 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
58
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (320 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
bad battery (380 CIPA)
55
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery pack (320 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Vlogging camera
32
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (1,021 grams)
72
screen is selfie friendly
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic GH1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2019-02-01 2009-07-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 273.5mm²
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
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 30 107
Focal length multiplier 1 1.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021 gr (2.25 pounds) 385 gr (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 95 64
DXO Color Depth score 25.2 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 11.6
DXO Low light score 3333 772
Other
Battery life 380 photos 320 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC
Card slots Dual 1
Launch price $2,498 $949