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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G1

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Released August 2019
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic G2
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G1 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic G1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and G1 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and G1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was brought out 10 years later than the G1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S1H matches up vs the G1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic G1

 S1H G1 
ReleasedAugust 2019January 2009More recent by 130 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k460kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic S1H

 G1 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic G1

 S1H G1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1H has outside dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Panasonic G1 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S1H compared to the G1.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and G1 is 52 and 82 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and G1.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1H because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1H will provide extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger S1H provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G1 Portrait photography highlights
85
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
58
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1H
Street photography with Panasonic G1
69
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,052g)
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Sports photography camera
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low battery power (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography advice
Panasonic G1 Travel photography advice
64
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (400 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
62
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography advice
81
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
low battery power (400 shots)
58
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G1 as a Vlogging camera
70
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (5952 x 3988 resolution)
has external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
18
can't record video
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic G1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-08-28 2009-01-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 51200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 30 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,330 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052g (2.32 lb) 360g (0.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 463
Other
Battery life 400 images 330 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Dual 1
Launch pricing $3,998 $0