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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF3 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 Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Introduced August 2019
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF5
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and GF3 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The S1H was brought out 8 years after the GF3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S1H grades versus the GF3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic GF3

 S1H GF3 
IntroducedAugust 2019August 2011More modern by 98 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k460kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic S1H

 GF3 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic GF3

 S1H GF3 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H enjoys outer measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Panasonic GF3 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S1H vs the GF3.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and GF3 is 52 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and GF3.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1H because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1H will render more detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent S1H is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/320s)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
55
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Street photography camera
69
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052 grams)
70
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography advice
Panasonic GF3 Sports photography advice
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
bad battery pack (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
38
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
Travel photography with Panasonic GF3
64
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (400 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
58
offers focus via touch
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography factors
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging details
Panasonic GF3 Vlogging details
70
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (5952 x 3988 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (1,052 grams)
32
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic GF3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-08-28 2011-08-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
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 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 30 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,330k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
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 speed 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.30 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320 secs 1/160 secs
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 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) 264 grams (0.58 lbs)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 459
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery 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 1
Pricing at launch $3,998 $360