Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G6

Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G6, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and G6 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and G6 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was unveiled 6 years after the G6 which is a fairly large difference 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 thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S1H scores against the G6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H has got outer measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Panasonic G6 has proportions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S1H compared to the G6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and G6 is 52 and 74 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and G6.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1H using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will show extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer S1H is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.