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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S5

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Launched August 2019
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Released August 2020
  • Renewed by Panasonic S5 II
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic S1H versus Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the S5 (24MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The S1H was released 11 months earlier than the S5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S1H grades versus the S5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic S5

 S1H S5 
Display size3.2"3.0"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k1840kClearer display (+490k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Panasonic S1H

 S5 S1H 
ReleasedAugust 2020August 2019More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic S5

 S1H S5 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H has outer measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 has specifications of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S1H and the S5.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and S5 is 52 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and S5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older S1H will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography advice
85
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
85
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography highlights
Panasonic S5 Street photography highlights
69
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than others (1,052 grams)
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography factors
Panasonic S5 Sports photography factors
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography factors
Panasonic S5 Travel photography factors
64
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
more heavy than others (1,052 grams)
79
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography advice
80
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery power (400 shots)
86
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.0 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S5 Vlogging highlights
70
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (5952 x 3988 resolution)
has external microphone port
more heavy than others (1,052 grams)
79
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic S5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-08-28 2020-08-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias 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 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 51200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 225 225
Lens
Lens support Leica L Leica L
Available lenses 30 31
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2" 3.0"
Display resolution 2,330 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/320s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 5952x3988 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) 714 grams (1.57 lbs)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots 440 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots 2 2
Pricing at launch $3,998 $1,999