Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic GM5

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic GM5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and GM5 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was manufactured 4 years later than the GM5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S1 grades against the GM5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 has got outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic GM5 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic GM5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1 versus the GM5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and GM5 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and GM5.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent S1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.