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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH3

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH3 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
  • Announced August 2019
Panasonic GH3
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic GH3

 S1H GH3 
AnnouncedAugust 2019September 2012More recent by 85 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k614kSharper display (+1716k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Panasonic S1H

 GH3 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic GH3

 S1H GH3 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and GH3 is 52 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GH3 Portrait photography factors
85
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography highlights
Panasonic GH3 Street photography highlights
69
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than average in class (1,052g)
65
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH3 as a Sports photography camera
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
bad battery life (400 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
63
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (540 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GH3 Travel photography highlights
64
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (400 shots)
more heavy than average in class (1,052 grams)
71
good battery life (540 CIPA)
weather sealing
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GH3 Landscape photography highlights
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
bad battery life (400 shots)
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
good battery life (540 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging factors
Panasonic GH3 Vlogging factors
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 resolution)
has microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (1,052g)
65
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic GH3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
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