Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic LF1

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic LF1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is pretty close but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and LF1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5S was manufactured 4 years after the LF1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GH5S grades versus the LF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5S comes with exterior measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic LF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GH5S and the LF1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and LF1 is 62 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and LF1.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GH5S because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic LF1 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GH5S is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.