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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59 Imaging
60 Features
89 Overall
71

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Launched February 2019
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH4
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GH5 II
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the S1 (Full frame) and GH5 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The S1 was manufactured 2 years after the GH5 which is a fairly large 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 step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S1 scores versus the GH5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic GH5

		

		

			
 S1 GH5 
IntroducedFebruary 2019January 2017More modern by 26 months
Screen resolution2100k1620kSharper screen (+480k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic S1

		

		

			
 GH5 S1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic GH5

		

		

			
 S1 GH5 
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3.2"3.2"Identical screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 enjoys outside dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic GH5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S1 compared to the GH5.
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and GH5 is 54 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and GH5.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent S1 provides an edge in sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5
85
 has manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 features face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
76
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic S1
Street photography with Panasonic GH5
70
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 boasts touch to focus
 weather proof
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 more heavy than competitors in class (1,021g)
74
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 boasts focus by touch
 environment sealing
 very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic S1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography highlights
76
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 weather proof
 low battery power (380 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
68
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 environment sealing
 terrible battery power (410 shots)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic GH5 as a Travel photography camera
59
 weather proof
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 low battery power (380 CIPA)
 more heavy than competitors in class (1,021 grams)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
68
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 terrible battery power (410 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography info
81
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proof
 has double storage slots
 low battery power (380 CIPA)
75
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 no anti aliasing filter
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 environment sealing
 has double storage slots
 terrible battery power (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic GH5 as a Vlogging camera
32
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focusing
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes microphone port
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than competitors in class (1,021g)
75
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focusing
 video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 includes mic port
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic GH5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-02-01 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images    
Min boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 225 225
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 30 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 2,100k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 1021g (2.25 lbs) 725g (1.60 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 95 77
DXO Color Depth score 25.2 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 13.0
DXO Low light score 3333 807
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 410 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 2 2
Retail pricing $2,498 $1,298