Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GX1

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GX1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and GX1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The S1H was brought out 7 years after the GX1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S1H grades against the GX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H comes with external dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX1 has proportions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S1H compared to the GX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and GX1 is 52 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and GX1.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1H due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1H will provide extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger S1H is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.