Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS5

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and TS5 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The S1 was introduced 5 years later than the TS5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S1 scores against the TS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 features physical measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S1 versus the TS5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and TS5 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and TS5.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1 will offer you greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger S1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.