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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Released March 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH1
  • Successor is Panasonic GH3
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic GH2 versus Panasonic S1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GH2 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) and the GH2 (Four Thirds) and S1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH2 was revealed 3 months later than the S1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GH2 grades vs the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic S1

 GH2 S1 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic GH2

 S1 GH2 

Common features in the Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic S1

 GH2 S1 
RevealedMarch 2011January 2011Same age

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH2 offers exterior measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GH2 against the S1.

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GH2 and S1 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GH2 and S1.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH2 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic GH2 will provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography advice
70
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH2
Street photography with Panasonic S1
68
screen articulates
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Sports photography info
Panasonic S1 Sports photography info
46
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
62
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (330 shots)
62
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH2
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
60
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (330 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
does not have image stabilization
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-03-23 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.60 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 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 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 grams (0.97 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 655 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 240 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $1,000 $269