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Panasonic S1H vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung GX-1S 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Announced August 2019
Samsung GX-1S
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Samsung GX-1S

 S1H GX-1S 
LaunchedAugust 2019January 2006Fresher by 166 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2330k210kClearer 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 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Samsung GX-1S

 S1H GX-1S 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

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

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1S
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Street photography advice
69
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (605g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography features
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography features
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
low battery power (400 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography advice
64
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (400 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
52
lighter than competitors in class (605 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography details
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography details
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
low battery power (400 per charge)
46
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging factors
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging factors
70
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (5952 x 3988 pxls)
has mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
9
no video
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Panasonic S1H vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Samsung GX-1S
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSamsung GX-1S
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