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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF7 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 Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Released August 2019
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF6
  • Updated by Panasonic GF8
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic S1H versus Panasonic GF7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other 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 GF7 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and GF7 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was manufactured 4 years after the GF7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the S1H grades against the GF7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic GF7

 S1H GF7 
LaunchedAugust 2019February 2015More modern by 56 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k1040kSharper display (+1290k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic S1H

 GF7 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic GF7

 S1H GF7 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H has outside 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) and the Panasonic GF7 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S1H against the GF7.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and GF7 is 52 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and GF7.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1H because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1H will provide you with more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern S1H will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
65
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Street photography camera
69
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,052g)
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Sports photography camera
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery life (400 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
51
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.8 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery life (230 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery life (400 shots)
more heavy than competition (1,052g)
70
supports focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
low battery life (230 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography info
Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography info
80
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
low battery life (400 CIPA)
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery life (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GF7 Vlogging highlights
70
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (5952 x 3988 pixels)
does have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (1,052g)
33
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic GF7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-08-28 2015-02-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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
Available lenses 30 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,330k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 5.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052g (2.32 lb) 266g (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots 230 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Two Single
Launch price $3,998 $308