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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Announced August 2019
Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH3
  • Updated by Panasonic GH5
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH4 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic S1H versus Panasonic GH4, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and GH4 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1H was manufactured 5 years after the GH4 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the S1H scores vs the GH4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic GH4

 S1H GH4 
IntroducedAugust 2019February 2014More modern by 68 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k1036kCrisper screen (+1294k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic S1H

 GH4 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic GH4

 S1H GH4 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1H enjoys exterior dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH4 has measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S1H versus the GH4.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and GH4 is 52 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and GH4.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1H due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S1H will show extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer S1H will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH4 Portrait photography info
85
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/320s)
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
71
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography highlights
Panasonic GH4 Street photography highlights
69
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than others (1,052g)
71
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (560g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
Sports photography with Panasonic GH4
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
bad battery power (400 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography information
Panasonic GH4 Travel photography information
64
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
heavier than others (1,052g)
77
lighter than competition in class (560g)
environment proofing
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
bad battery power (400 per charge)
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging information
Panasonic GH4 Vlogging information
70
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high res video (5952 x 3988 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
heavier than others (1,052 grams)
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
lighter than competition in class (560g)
no image stabilization
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic GH4
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2019-08-28 2014-02-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine IX
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
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 30 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,330k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.67x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 17.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320 secs 1/250 secs
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 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 5952x3988 4096x2160
Video data 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 1052 grams (2.32 pounds) 560 grams (1.23 pounds)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 791
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 500 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 1
Launch cost $3,998 $1,500