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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
  • Released August 2019
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH4
  • New Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic S1H versus Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the S1H (Full frame) and GH5 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1H was announced 2 years later than the GH5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S1H matches up versus the GH5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic GH5

 S1H GH5 
RevealedAugust 2019January 2017Fresher by 33 months
Screen resolution2330k1620kSharper screen (+710k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic S1H

 GH5 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic GH5

 S1H GH5 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1H offers physical 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 GH5 has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1H versus Panasonic GH5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S1H and the GH5.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and GH5 is 52 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and GH5.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1H with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger S1H is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography factors
85
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
76
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography details
Panasonic GH5 Street photography details
69
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than average (1,052g)
74
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Sports photography camera
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
not so great battery (400 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
low battery pack (410 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography information
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography information
64
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (400 per charge)
heavier than average (1,052g)
68
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (410 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography details
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
not so great battery (400 shots)
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
low battery pack (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging details
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging details
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high quality video (5952 x 3988 pxls)
has external mic socket
heavier than average (1,052g)
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic GH5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2019-08-28 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias 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 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 225 225
Lens
Lens support Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 30 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 2,330 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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 w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320 seconds -
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 5952x3988 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052 gr (2.32 lb) 725 gr (1.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 807
Other
Battery life 400 shots 410 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Price at release $3,998 $1,298