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Canon M5 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
77 Imaging
66 Features
84 Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52 Imaging
75 Features
87 Overall
79

Canon M5 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Canon M5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 427g - 116 x 89 x 61mm
  • Introduced September 2016
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Revealed August 2019
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Canon M5 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

The following is a complete review of the Canon M5 and Panasonic S1H, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the S1H (24MP) is fairly similar but the M5 (APS-C) and S1H (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The M5 was revealed 3 years before the S1H which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M5 matches up versus the S1H with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Panasonic S1H

					

					

						
 M5 S1H 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Canon M5

					

					

						
 S1H M5 
RevealedAugust 2019September 2016Newer by 35 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2330k1620kClearer display (+710k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon M5 and Panasonic S1H

					

					

						
 M5 S1H 
Manually focus  More exact focus
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch display  Easily navigate
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon M5 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

					

					

						
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M5 comes with exterior measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1H has proportions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).
Look at the Canon M5 and Panasonic S1H in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the M5 against the S1H.
Canon M5 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M5 and S1H is 77 and 52 respectively.
Canon M5 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon M5 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M5 and S1H.
Plainly, the two cameras have the same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The M5 provides the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged M5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

						Canon M5 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon M5 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon M5 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon M5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography info
79
 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 offers face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
85
 you can focus manually
 high flash sync (1/320s)
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 includes face detect focus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon M5 Street photography information
Panasonic S1H Street photography information
77
 tilting screen
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 has focus by touch
 good ISO range (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
69
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 has focus via touch
 environment sealing
 great high ISO (51,200)
 more heavy than competition in class (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon M5 Sports photography features
Panasonic S1H Sports photography features
66
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 offers tracking autofocus
 has phase detect auto focus
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery power (295 CIPA)
76
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 includes tracking focus
 environment sealing
 low battery (400 per charge)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon M5 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
77
 has bluetooth
 has focus by touch
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 low battery power (295 CIPA)
64
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 good megapixels (24MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 low battery (400 per charge)
 more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon M5 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography advice
72
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inches)
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery power (295 CIPA)
80
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 great high ISO (51,200)
 saves RAW files
 environment sealing
 2 card slots
 low battery (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon M5 Vlogging advice
Panasonic S1H Vlogging advice
77
 selfie friendly screen
 has touchscreen
 offers face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has external mic jack
 does not have image stabilization
70
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect focus
 video res high (5952 x 3988 resolution)
 has microphone support
 more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
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Canon M5 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Panasonic S1H
 Canon EOS M5Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS M5 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-09-15 2019-08-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 7 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 49 225
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Leica L
Total lenses 23 30
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,620k dots 2,330k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 5952x3988
Video file format MP4, H.264, AAC MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 427 grams (0.94 lb) 1052 grams (2.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1262 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 pictures 400 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One Two
Retail cost $680 $3,998