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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • 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 FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic FP5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and FP5 (14MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and FP5 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was launched 8 years later than the FP5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the S1 grades versus the FP5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FP5

 S1 FP5 
LaunchedFebruary 2019January 2011More recent by 99 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic S1

 FP5 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FP5

 S1 FP5 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 offers exterior 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 FP5 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic FP5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S1 and the FP5.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and FP5 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and FP5.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1 will render more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S1 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1
Street photography with Panasonic FP5
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,021 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
bad battery pack (380 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (260 shots)
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography advice
59
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
bad battery pack (380 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (1,021g)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
better than average battery (260 per charge)
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP5
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery pack (380 shots)
40
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
better than average battery (260 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging features
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging features
32
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,021 grams)
30
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FP5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2019-02-01 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine IV
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 24MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.90 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 reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021g (2.25 lb) 141g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Pricing at launch $2,498 $199