Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF3
52 Imaging
75 Features
87 Overall
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90 Imaging
48 Features
48 Overall
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic GF3
S1H | GF3 | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | ![]() | August 2011 | More modern by 98 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2330k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1870k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic S1H
GF3 | S1H |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic GF3
S1H | GF3 | |||
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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.
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | |
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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 |