Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF8

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic GF8, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and GF8 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was revealed 3 years later than the GF8 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S1H grades versus the GF8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H has 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) and the Panasonic GF8 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic GF8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S1H versus the GF8.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and GF8 is 52 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and GF8.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1H having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S1H will give you extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger S1H should have an advantage in sensor technology.