Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH1
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 5952 x 3988 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
- Introduced August 2019
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- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
- Released July 2009
- Replacement is Panasonic GH2
Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH1 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic GH1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and GH1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe S1H was introduced 10 years later than the GH1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S1H scores against the GH1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic GH1
S1H | GH1 | |||
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Released | August 2019 | July 2009 | Fresher by 124 months | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2330k | 460k | Crisper display (+1870k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic S1H
GH1 | S1H |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic GH1
S1H | GH1 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly |
Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H has got external dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Panasonic GH1 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
See the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic GH1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S1H vs the GH1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and GH1 is 52 and 81 respectively.
Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and GH1.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1H with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1H will provide extra detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S1H will have an edge in sensor tech.
Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-08-28 | 2009-07-10 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | Venus Engine HD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 18.89 x 14.48mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 273.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 225 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 30 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 2,330 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.50 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/320 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 5952x3988 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1052 gr (2.32 lb) | 385 gr (0.85 lb) |
Dimensions | 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") | 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 772 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 pictures | 320 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Price at launch | $3,998 | $949 |