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GH6 vs S1

Quick take: The GH6 has the highest resolution at 25MP; the GH6 is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

GH6 — Video Creators & Documentary Filmmakers: The video-first MFT camera — 5.7K internal, unlimited record times, and 10-bit colour for professional video production.

S1 — Landscape, Studio & Professional Stills On L-Mount: Built like a tank with one of the finest viewfinders ever made — the S1 is the choice for photographers who prioritise build quality and IBIS over AF speed.

Who should buy what
GH6 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Video creators and documentary filmmakers who want a capable MFT video body
  • GH5 II owners upgrading to 25MP and 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording
  • Content creators who need versatile video specs at a reasonable price
  • Filmmakers who want a lightweight, capable video camera with a large lens ecosystem
S1 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
  • L-mount system photographers who want a rugged, weather-sealed full-frame body for demanding conditions
  • Landscape and studio photographers who value exceptional IBIS and an outstanding EVF
  • Video professionals who need V-Log and 4K/60p in a robust, weather-sealed body
  • Leica SL users who want a more affordable second body on the same L-mount system
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification GH6Lumix · 2022S1Lumix · 2019
Price £1,199Best£1,499
Sensor 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS24.2MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution 25.2MPBest24.2MP
Video 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade)
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF with subject detectionDFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals
Stabilisation 7.5-stop IBIS5-axis IBIS — 6 stops
Burst Rate 14fpsBest9fps continuous with AF/AE
Battery Life 560 shots (CIPA)Best~380 shots (CIPA)
Weight 739g (body only)Best898g (body only)
Dimensions 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm
Weather Sealed YesYes
Viewfinder 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dotsOLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen3.2" touchscreen, tilting
Mount Micro Four ThirdsL-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-IIDual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, BluetoothUSB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
GH6
S1
Portrait
6.0/10
6.6/10
Street
5.1/10
4.8/10
Travel
5.1/10
4.7/10
Wedding & Events
6.3/10
6.4/10
Vlogging & Video
5.2/10
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Filmmaking
7.0/10
7.1/10
Documentary
6.6/10
6.3/10
Sports & Action
6.7/10
6.0/10
Landscape
6.0/10
6.5/10
Wildlife
6.8/10
6.2/10
Casual
4.6/10
3.8/10
Food
6.4/10
6.3/10
Macro
7.4/10
7.3/10
Architecture
6.3/10
6.7/10
Astrophotography
5.3/10
7.0/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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