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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH2
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic S1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the GH1 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the GH1 (Four Thirds) and S1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The GH1 was unveiled 18 months before the S1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GH1 grades vs the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic S1

 GH1 S1 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic GH1

 S1 GH1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 18 months

Common features in the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic S1

 GH1 S1 
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH1 has got exterior dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GH1 and the S1.

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH1 and S1 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH1 and S1.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The GH1 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The older GH1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH1
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
59
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Street photography advice
Panasonic S1 Street photography advice
72
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
32
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
low battery (320 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Travel photography information
Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse mode
low battery (320 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
62
lighter than average in class (117g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
low battery (320 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1 Vlogging highlights
72
selfie friendly display
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
lack of image stabilization
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-10 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 18.89 x 14.48mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 273.5mm² 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 1.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.50 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs -
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 720 (60 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 385g (0.85 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 772 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 240 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $949 $269