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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 II

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front
Portability
59
Imaging
79
Features
93
Overall
84

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 II 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
  • Released February 2019
Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Announced January 2023
  • Superseded the Panasonic S5
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 II Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the S5 II (24MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The S1 was launched 4 years prior to the S5 II and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S1 grades against the S5 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic S5 II

 S1 S5 II 
Screen sizing3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1840kCrisper screen (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Panasonic S1

 S5 II S1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2023February 2019More recent by 47 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic S5 II

 S1 S5 II 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 II Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 provides physical dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 II has specifications of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S1 and the S5 II.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and S5 II is 54 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and S5 II.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images though you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older S1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
Portrait photography with Panasonic S5 II
85
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
87
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography info
Panasonic S5 II Street photography info
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average in class (1,021g)
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Panasonic S5 II
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low battery pack (380 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (370 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography features
Panasonic S5 II Travel photography features
59
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
low battery pack (380 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (1,021g)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (370 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S5 II as a Landscape photography camera
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
low battery pack (380 per charge)
83
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
bad battery pack (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic S5 II Vlogging factors
32
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (1,021g)
79
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (5952 x 3968 pixels)
does have microphone support
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic S5 II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2019-02-01 2023-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 847.3mm² 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
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 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 225 779
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Leica L
Available lenses 30 65
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
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 modes 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 1/320s 1/250s
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 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3968
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021 grams (2.25 lb) 740 grams (1.63 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
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 shots 370 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Two Two
Retail price $2,498 $2,000