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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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 LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX3
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX7
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic LX5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and LX5 (1/1.63") come with totally different sensor size.

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The S1 was introduced 7 years after the LX5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S1 scores against the LX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic LX5

 S1 LX5 
IntroducedFebruary 2019December 2011More modern by 87 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kCrisper display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Panasonic S1

 LX5 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic LX5

 S1 LX5 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 offers 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) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic LX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S1 and the LX5.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and LX5 is 54 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and LX5.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will give greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer S1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography factors
85
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
41
focusing manually
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography info
Panasonic LX5 Street photography info
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than average in class (1,021 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
heavier than competition in class (271g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Sports photography camera
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
bad battery (380 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1
Travel photography with Panasonic LX5
59
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
bad battery (380 shots)
heavier than average in class (1,021 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (271g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Landscape photography camera
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
bad battery (380 CIPA)
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1
Vlogging with Panasonic LX5
32
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (1,021g)
29
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (271 grams)
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic LX5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-02-01 2011-12-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 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 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 4.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.20 m
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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320s -
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 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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 1021g (2.25 lbs) 271g (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 95 41
DXO Color Depth score 25.2 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 10.8
DXO Low light score 3333 132
Other
Battery life 380 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Retail cost $2,498 $294