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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 II X

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

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 II X Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
Panasonic S5 II X
(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
  • Released January 2023
  • Older Model is Panasonic S5
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 II X Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 II X, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the S5 II X (24MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The S1 was revealed 4 years prior to the S5 II X and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S1 scores vs the S5 II X for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic S5 II X

 S1 S5 II X 
Screen size3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1840kClearer screen (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Panasonic S1

 S5 II X S1 
ReleasedJanuary 2023February 2019Fresher by 47 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic S5 II X

 S1 S5 II X 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 II X Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 has physical measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 II X has dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 II X in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S1 against the S5 II X.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 II X size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and S5 II X is 54 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 II X top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 II X Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and S5 II X.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files although you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older S1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 II X sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S5 II X Portrait photography advice
85
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
86
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography details
Panasonic S5 II X Street photography details
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,021g)
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography information
Panasonic S5 II X Sports photography information
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
bad battery life (380 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
low battery life (370 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1
Travel photography with Panasonic S5 II X
59
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
bad battery life (380 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (1,021g)
display is not selfie friendly
72
environment proofing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (370 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic S5 II X Landscape photography features
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery life (380 CIPA)
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
low battery life (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1
Vlogging with Panasonic S5 II X
32
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,021 grams)
79
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (5952 x 3968 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S5 II X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic S5 II X
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-01 2023-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixel 24 megapixel
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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 779
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Leica L
Amount of lenses 30 65
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Max video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3968
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021 gr (2.25 lbs) 740 gr (1.63 lbs)
Physical 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 photographs 370 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots Two Two
Retail price $2,498 $2,199