Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G5
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
- Revealed February 2019
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
- Released July 2012
- Succeeded the Panasonic G3
- Renewed by Panasonic G6
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G5 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic G5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and G5 (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and G5 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe S1 was brought out 6 years after the G5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S1 scores vs the G5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic G5
S1 | G5 | |||
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Released | February 2019 | July 2012 | Newer by 80 months | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 920k | Crisper display (+1180k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic S1
G5 | S1 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic G5
S1 | G5 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 comes with external measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Panasonic G5 has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic G5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S1 vs the G5.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and G5 is 54 and 74 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and G5.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will provide more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S1 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2019-02-01 | 2012-07-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 30 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 2,100 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.50 m |
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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/320s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1021 gr (2.25 lb) | 396 gr (0.87 lb) |
Dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 95 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.2 | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.5 | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | 3333 | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 images | 320 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Launch cost | $2,498 | $699 |