Panasonic S1H vs Samsung GX-1S
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Panasonic S1H vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs
(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 Maximum Shutter
- 5952 x 3988 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
- Announced August 2019
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Launched January 2006

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung GX-1S Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic S1H and Samsung GX-1S, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and GX-1S (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

The S1H was introduced 13 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S1H matches up vs the GX-1S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung GX-1S Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Samsung GX-1S
S1H | GX-1S | |||
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Launched | August 2019 | ![]() | January 2006 | Fresher by 166 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 2330k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer screen (+2120k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Panasonic S1H
GX-1S | S1H |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Samsung GX-1S
S1H | GX-1S | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Panasonic S1H vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H provides external dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic S1H and Samsung GX-1S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1H versus the GX-1S.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and GX-1S is 52 and 68 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and GX-1S.
All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1H having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1H will offer more detail using its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher S1H provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S1H vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Samsung GX-1S | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Samsung GX-1S |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2019-08-28 | 2006-01-16 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica L | Pentax KAF |
Number of lenses | 30 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 2,330 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | 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 reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/320s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM | - |
Max video resolution | 5952x3988 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1052 gr (2.32 lb) | 605 gr (1.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Dual | 1 |
Cost at launch | $3,998 | $850 |