Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic S1

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GH1 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.