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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G6

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
53
Features
79
Overall
63

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Announced August 2019
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G5
  • Replacement is Panasonic G7
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G6 Overview

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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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic G6

 S1H G6 
IntroducedAugust 2019April 2013More modern by 78 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k1036kSharper screen (+1294k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic S1H

 G6 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic G6

 S1H G6 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

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).

Look at the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

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

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
Portrait photography with Panasonic G6
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1H
Street photography with Panasonic G6
69
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition (1,052g)
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography information
Panasonic G6 Sports photography information
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
low battery life (400 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
56
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography info
Panasonic G6 Travel photography info
64
weather proof
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery life (400 CIPA)
heavier than competition (1,052g)
72
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1H
Landscape photography with Panasonic G6
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
low battery life (400 shots)
67
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G6 as a Vlogging camera
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (5952 x 3988 pixels)
comes with mic socket
heavier than competition (1,052g)
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic G6
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-08-28 2013-04-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 30 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,330k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052 gr (2.32 pounds) 390 gr (0.86 pounds)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 340 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch pricing $3,998 $750