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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2019
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic F5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and F5 (14MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and F5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The S1 was launched 6 years after the F5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S1 grades versus the F5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic F5

 S1 F5 
RevealedFebruary 2019January 2013Newer by 74 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic S1

 F5 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic F5

 S1 F5 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 enjoys external dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S1 vs the F5.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and F5 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and F5.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent S1 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography details
85
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography features
Panasonic F5 Street photography features
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,021g)
56
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography information
Panasonic F5 Sports photography information
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery (380 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1
Travel photography with Panasonic F5
59
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
low battery (380 shots)
more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
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)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
low battery (380 shots)
33
rather wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic F5 Vlogging highlights
32
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (1,021g)
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic F5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-02-01 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.70 m
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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021 gr (2.25 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 250 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual Single
Cost at release $2,498 $100