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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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 GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Introduced March 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH1
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH3
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic GH2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and GH2 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1 was revealed 7 years later than the GH2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S1 matches up vs the GH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic GH2

 S1 GH2 
IntroducedFebruary 2019March 2011More recent by 96 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kClearer display (+1640k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic S1

 GH2 S1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic GH2

 S1 GH2 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 enjoys outside measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH2 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1 versus the GH2.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and GH2 is 54 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and GH2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1 will show greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher S1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography details
85
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
70
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography info
Panasonic GH2 Street photography info
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average (1,021g)
68
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography features
Panasonic GH2 Sports photography features
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
46
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (330 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Travel photography camera
59
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
low battery life (380 per charge)
heavier than average (1,021g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography advice
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
low battery life (380 per charge)
60
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (330 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GH2 Vlogging highlights
32
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (1,021 grams)
71
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic GH2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2019-02-01 2011-03-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 847.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 30 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 15.60 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
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) 442 grams (0.97 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 95 60
DXO Color Depth score 25.2 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 11.3
DXO Low light score 3333 655
Other
Battery life 380 shots 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 One
Retail pricing $2,498 $1,000