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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Revealed June 2020
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • New Model is Panasonic S5 II
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic S5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the S5 (24MP) is relatively well matched but the G100 (Four Thirds) and S5 (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The G100 was revealed at a similar time to the S5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G100 matches up vs the S5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic S5

 G100 S5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Panasonic G100

 S5 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic S5

 G100 S5 
RevealedJune 2020August 2020Similar generation
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3.0"Same screen size
Screen resolution1840k1840kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 has got physical dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 has proportions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic S5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the G100 and the S5.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and S5 is 81 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and S5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G100 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic S5 will give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography features
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
85
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G100
Street photography with Panasonic S5
78
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S5 Sports photography highlights
56
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography info
Panasonic S5 Travel photography info
78
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
79
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G100
Landscape photography with Panasonic S5
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.0")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging features
Panasonic S5 Vlogging features
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 1920 pxls)
comes with mic port
no image stabilization
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Panasonic S5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-06-24 2020-08-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 225
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Total lenses 107 31
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.0 inches
Screen resolution 1,840k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x1920 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lb) 714 grams (1.57 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 440 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Single Two
Pricing at release $698 $1,999