Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH3
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced August 2019
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
- Announced September 2012
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GH2
- Successor is Panasonic GH4
Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH3 Overview
Below is a complete comparison of the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic GH3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and GH3 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S1H was revealed 7 years later than the GH3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the S1H matches up against the GH3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Panasonic GH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic GH3
S1H | GH3 | |||
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Announced | August 2019 | September 2012 | More recent by 85 months | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2330k | 614k | Sharper display (+1716k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Panasonic S1H
GH3 | S1H |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic GH3
S1H | GH3 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H offers outside measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH3 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic GH3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S1H and the GH3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and GH3 is 52 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and GH3.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1H with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1H will show more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer S1H should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2019-08-28 | 2012-09-17 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Venus Engine VII 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 | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 30 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 2,330 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | OLED Monitor with static touch control |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | 1,744 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.67x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/320s | 1/160s |
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, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Max video resolution | 5952x3988 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1052g (2.32 lb) | 550g (1.21 lb) |
Dimensions | 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") | 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 812 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 pictures | 540 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Cost at release | $3,998 | $799 |