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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2018
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic S1R, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and S1R (47MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and S1R (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH5S was brought out 12 months before the S1R so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GH5S matches up versus the S1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic S1R

 GH5S S1R 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic GH5S

 S1R GH5S 
ReleasedFebruary 2019January 2018More recent by 12 months
Screen resolution2100k1620kCrisper screen (+480k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic S1R

 GH5S S1R 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S has got outer measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1R has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic S1R in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GH5S versus the S1R.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and S1R is 62 and 54 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and S1R.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GH5S featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic S1R will produce greater detail having its extra 37 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older GH5S will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
62
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
87
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count great (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography features
Panasonic S1R Street photography features
68
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
71
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than others (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography info
Panasonic S1R Sports photography info
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
bad battery pack (360 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S1R Travel photography highlights
61
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
60
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count great (47 megapixels)
bad battery pack (360 shots)
more heavy than others (1,020 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Landscape photography camera
63
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
missing Timelapse function
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1R as a Vlogging camera
68
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone port
no image stabilization
32
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (1,020g)
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic S1R
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPanasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-01-08 2019-02-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine 10 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3680 x 2760 8000 x 6000
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 51200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Available lenses 107 30
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 pounds) 1020g (2.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 360 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) -
Storage slots Dual Dual
Cost at release $2,498 $3,698