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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 ×
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General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
BrandPanasonicPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberS1GH3
Alternate model number(s)
  • dc-s1
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Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20192012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)149133
Width (mm)9782
Height (mm)11093
Weight (g)1,021555
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Panasonic GH2
Successor-Panasonic GH4
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturer-Panasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)24.216.1
Sensor format35mm4/3
Sensor area (mm²)847.28224.9
Sensor width (mm)35.617.3
Sensor height (mm)23.813
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.933.75
Focal Length Multiplier (x)12
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score9571
Dxo color depth score (bit)25.222.7
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)14.512.4
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)3,333812
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 10656 x 8000(85.2 mp 4:3)
  • 12000 x 6736(80.8 mp 16:9)
  • 12000 x 8000(96.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2016 x 2016(4.1 mp 1:1)
  • 2688 x 2016(5.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2848 x 2848(8.1 mp 1:1)
  • 3024 x 1704(5.2 mp other)
  • 3024 x 2016(6.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3792 x 2848(10.8 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 4000(16.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4272 x 2400(10.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4272 x 2848(12.2 mp 3:2)
  • 5328 x 4000(21.3 mp 4:3)
  • 6000 x 2208(13.2 mp other)
  • 6000 x 3000(18.0 mp other)
  • 6000 x 3368(20.2 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8000 x 8000(64.0 mp 1:1)
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1744 x 1744(3.0 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1024(1.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2336 x 1560(3.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2336 x 1720(4.0 mp other)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw
  • hlg photo
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw + jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)8.96.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 3840x2160
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)18060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio format: LPCM (2ch 48kHz/16-bit), AAC (2ch)); MP4 HEVC: H.265/HEVC (Audio format: AAC (2ch))MOV (ALL-I and IPB), AVCHD 2.0, MP4; with stereo audio
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountL MountMicro Four Thirds
LensPanasonic LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S.-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 105.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)24.00 - 105.00-
Zoom ratio (x)4.38-
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.25-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)30-
Filter thread (mm)77-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.4
  • 2.0
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection with DFD and AI subject recognition: Auto Detection (Face, Eye, BodyContrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint (Full area touch is available)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / OLED
Viewfinder type5,760k-dot 3:2 OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +2.0 diopter adjustment, eye sensorEVF: 1,746K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.34x / 0.67x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor
Focus peaking+-
Evf resolution (dots)5,760,0001,746,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.780.67
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.781.34
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23
Rear display resolution (dots)2,100,000614,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen-+
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)51,20012,800
Minimum iso (native)100200
Iso settingsAuto, 100-51200, expandable to 50-204800Auto, Intelligent ISO, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800; in 1/3 or 1 EV steps; expandable to ISO 125 and ISO 25600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • awb
  • awbc
  • awbw
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (4)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set (4)
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 601/4000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1,728-zone Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot, Highlight Weighted144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesFilters: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome*Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)++
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes-
  • 3 groups)
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction (when ia
  • built-in flash supports wireless mode (4 channels
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • ia+)
  • off
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-12
Flash range description-Lens dependent; GN = 17m (ISO 200)
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, PC Sync TerminalHot Shoe, PC Sync Socket
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • xqd
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-I
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth+-
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack++
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired or via wi-fi/bluetooth
  • optional wired dmw-rsl1
Connections (extended)
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • 3.5mm microphone jack
  • hdmi (type a)
  • usb-c
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • 3.5mm mic jack
  • mini hdmi (type-c)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.330.48
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-0.48
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.340.46
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)8.96.1
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)95.1
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)12424
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)95.2
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)7420
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.140.21
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.070.09
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.38
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.580.08
Shutter lag (notes)EFCS mode used.Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.202s
Startup time (s)1.50.8
Play -> record time (s)0.60.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-4.1
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)380540
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)360-
Battery form factorProprietary 7.4V, 3050mAhProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v 1860 mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software-
  • photofunstudio 8.5 pe
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • super loiloscope (trial)



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