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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF3
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic S1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and S1 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The GF2 was revealed 2 months after the S1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GF2 grades vs the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic S1

 GF2 S1 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic GF2

 S1 GF2 

Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic S1

 GF2 S1 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF2 offers external dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GF2 versus the S1.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and S1 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF2 and S1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The GF2 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Street photography info
Panasonic S1 Street photography info
65
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Sports photography details
Panasonic S1 Sports photography details
38
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery (300 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF2
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
52
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (300 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery (300 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF2
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
32
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-24 2011-01-05
Physical type Rangefinder-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 dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 310 grams (0.68 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 506 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 240 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $330 $269