Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GF5

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GF5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and GF5 (12MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and GF5 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1 was unveiled 6 years later than the GF5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S1 grades versus the GF5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 comes with physical dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF5 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S1 vs the GF5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and GF5 is 54 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and GF5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1 will provide you with more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent S1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.