Panasonic
Lumix BGH1
Box-style MFT cinema camera for multi-cam and drone workflows.
$3,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
Panasonic
Lumix BS1H
Box-style L-mount cinema camera with S1H full-frame sensor, 6K, dual native ISO, and genlock/timecode.
$3,499
Launch priceReleased May 2021
Lumix BS1H is 7 months newer.
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Wins
Lumix BGH1
Wins
Lumix BS1H
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix BS1H has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 0 fps)
- BLumix BS1H has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- BLumix BS1H has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 10.2 MP)
- ALumix BGH1 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- ALumix BGH1 has higher Max video bit rate (400 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Lumix BGH1
93 × 93 × 78 mm
545 g (1.20 lb / 19.22 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix BS1H
94 × 94 × 66 mm
870 g (1.92 lb / 30.69 oz)
Lumix BGH1 is 1mm narrower and 1mm shorter than Lumix BS1H but it is also 12mm thicker.
Lumix BGH1 is 325 g lighter than Lumix BS1H.
Depth (front-to-back): 78mm Lumix BGH1 · 66mm Lumix BS1H
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix BGH1
93 × 93 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix BS1H
94 × 94 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix BGH1
93 × 78 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix BS1H
94 × 66 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix BGH1
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix BS1H
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix BGH1
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Lumix BS1H
Leica L
80+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Lumix BGH1
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, MOV…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 93, 93, 78
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Max video bit rate
400 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Weight
545 g vs 870 g — lower is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 90 % — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix BS1H
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds V-Log, ProRes
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 93.5, 93.5, 66.4
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 10.2 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only Lumix BS1H supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Lumix BS1H supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 225
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Battery life (CIPA) — Both 640 shots
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix BGH1
Pros
- ✓Box form factor
- ✓Genlock
- ✓Pro video
Cons
- –No screen
- –MFT sensor
- –Niche use
Lumix BS1H
Pros
- ✓S1H sensor in box form
- ✓6K recording
- ✓Dual native ISO
- ✓Genlock & timecode
Cons
- –No screen
- –Requires external monitor
- –Box ergonomics only
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Lumix BGH1 or Lumix BS1H?
Lumix BS1H scores 7.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for Lumix BGH1 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix BGH1 and Lumix BS1H?
Lumix BGH1 is 10.2 MP and Lumix BS1H is 24.2 MP, so the Lumix BS1H captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix BGH1 and Lumix BS1H have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix BGH1 does not have IBIS, while Lumix BS1H has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix BGH1 or the Lumix BS1H?
Lumix BGH1 reaches 14 fps electronic. Lumix BS1H reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix BGH1 and Lumix BS1H?
Lumix BGH1 weighs 545 g and Lumix BS1H weighs 870 g, so the Lumix BGH1 is 325 g lighter.
Do the Lumix BGH1 and Lumix BS1H record 4K video?
Lumix BGH1: 4K up to 60p. Lumix BS1H: 6K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix BGH1 and Lumix BS1H weather sealed?
Lumix BGH1: No. Lumix BS1H: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix BGH1 and 640 shots for the Lumix BS1H, giving the Lumix BS1H the edge.
How much does each cost?
Both launched at $3,499.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic press materials.