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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Introduced February 2019
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Replacement is Panasonic S5 II
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the S5 (24MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The S1 was released 18 months prior to the S5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S1 matches up versus the S5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic S5

 S1 S5 
Screen sizing3.2"3.0"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1840kSharper screen (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Panasonic S1

 S5 S1 
IntroducedAugust 2020February 2019Fresher by 18 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic S5

 S1 S5 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 features outer measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 has sizing of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic S5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S1 against the S5.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and S5 is 54 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and S5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos though you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older S1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
Portrait photography with Panasonic S5
85
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/320s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
85
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography advice
Panasonic S5 Street photography advice
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than others (1,021 grams)
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Sports photography camera
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
bad battery power (380 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1
Travel photography with Panasonic S5
59
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
bad battery power (380 CIPA)
heavier than others (1,021g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
79
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
good MP (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Landscape photography camera
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
bad battery power (380 CIPA)
86
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.0 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging details
Panasonic S5 Vlogging details
32
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
heavier than others (1,021g)
79
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic S5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-02-01 2020-08-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 51200 51200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Leica L
Number of lenses 30 31
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 3.0 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 w/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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021 grams (2.25 pounds) 714 grams (1.57 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 440 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at release $2,498 $1,999