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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
  • Revealed February 2019
Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH3
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH5
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH4 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH4, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and GH4 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The S1 was announced 5 years later than the GH4 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S1 scores against the GH4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic GH4

 S1 GH4 
ReleasedFebruary 2019February 2014Fresher by 61 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1036kClearer screen (+1064k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic S1

 GH4 S1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic GH4

 S1 GH4 
Manually focus More precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 provides physical dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH4 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S1 and the GH4.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and GH4 is 54 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and GH4.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will produce more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger S1 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH4
85
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1
Street photography with Panasonic GH4
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,021g)
71
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (560 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Panasonic GH4
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
terrible battery (380 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Travel photography camera
59
environment proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
terrible battery (380 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,021 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than average in class (560 grams)
environment sealing
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
terrible battery (380 per charge)
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH4 Vlogging features
32
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (1,021 grams)
71
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
lighter than average in class (560g)
no image stabilization
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic GH4
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-01 2014-02-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine IX
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 225 49
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 30 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.67x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 17.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1021g (2.25 lbs) 560g (1.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 95 74
DXO Color Depth rating 25.2 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 12.8
DXO Low light rating 3333 791
Other
Battery life 380 shots 500 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot))
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Retail pricing $2,498 $1,500