Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF3

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.