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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G2

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Introduced August 2019
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Superseded the Panasonic G1
  • Later Model is Panasonic G3
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic G2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and G2 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and G2 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The S1H was revealed 9 years after the G2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S1H scores versus the G2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic G2

 S1H G2 
AnnouncedAugust 2019July 2010More modern by 112 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k460kCrisper display (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic S1H

 G2 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic G2

 S1H G2 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H provides outside measurements 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 G2 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic G2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S1H and the G2.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and G2 is 52 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and G2.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1H having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1H will produce extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent S1H will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography features
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography features
85
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography info
Panasonic G2 Street photography info
69
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
65
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (428g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography advice
Panasonic G2 Sports photography advice
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
good MP (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (400 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
58
provides focus by touch
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (428g)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography info
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography info
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
bad battery pack (400 shots)
57
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging details
Panasonic G2 Vlogging details
70
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 resolution)
does have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
61
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
does have microphone support
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competition (428g)
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic G2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-08-28 2010-07-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine HD II
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 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
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 30 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,330k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 493
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 360 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two Single
Retail pricing $3,998 $1,000