Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF2
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Announced February 2011
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF1
- Renewed by Panasonic GF3

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF2 Overview
Let's look closer at the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic GF2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and GF2 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

The S1H was introduced 8 years later than the GF2 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S1H matches up versus the GF2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic GF2
S1H | GF2 | |||
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Announced | August 2019 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 104 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2330k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1870k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic S1H
GF2 | S1H |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic GF2
S1H | GF2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H features outer 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 GF2 has dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic GF2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S1H vs the GF2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and GF2 is 52 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and GF2.
To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1H having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will result in extra detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The younger S1H will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2019-08-28 | 2011-02-24 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 30 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 2,330 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/320 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 5952x3988 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1052 gr (2.32 pounds) | 310 gr (0.68 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 506 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 shots | 300 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Cost at launch | $3,998 | $330 |