Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic S1
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Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Superseded the Panasonic G2
- Replacement is Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2011
Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic S1 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic G3 and Panasonic S1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the G3 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) and the G3 (Four Thirds) and S1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe G3 was brought out 7 months later than the S1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the G3 scores vs the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Panasonic S1
G3 | S1 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | January 2011 | More recent by 7 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic G3
S1 | G3 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G3 and Panasonic S1
G3 | S1 |
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Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G3 features outside dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic G3 and Panasonic S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the G3 compared to the S1.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and S1 is 83 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 and S1.
Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G3 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic G3 will produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern G3 provides an edge in sensor technology.
Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-07-11 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 336 gr (0.74 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 667 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 pictures | 240 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $500 | $269 |