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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S5 II X

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S5 II X Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Announced August 2019
Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Announced January 2023
  • Previous Model is Panasonic S5
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S5 II X Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S5 II X, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the S5 II X (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The S1H was introduced 4 years prior to the S5 II X which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S1H matches up versus the S5 II X with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic S5 II X

 S1H S5 II X 
Screen size3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k1840kClearer screen (+490k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Panasonic S1H

 S5 II X S1H 
AnnouncedJanuary 2023August 2019Newer by 40 months

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic S5 II X

 S1H S5 II X 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S5 II X Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H provides physical 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 II X has proportions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S5 II X in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S1H compared to the S5 II X.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S5 II X size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and S5 II X is 52 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S5 II X top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S5 II X Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and S5 II X.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S1H is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S5 II X sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
Portrait photography with Panasonic S5 II X
85
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
86
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S5 II X as a Street photography camera
69
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competitors (1,052 grams)
77
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography factors
Panasonic S5 II X Sports photography factors
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (370 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography information
Panasonic S5 II X Travel photography information
64
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
bad battery power (400 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (1,052 grams)
72
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent MP (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (370 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1H
Landscape photography with Panasonic S5 II X
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
bad battery power (400 per charge)
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
terrible battery power (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging info
Panasonic S5 II X Vlogging info
70
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video res high (5952 x 3988 resolution)
has external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (1,052 grams)
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (5952 x 3968 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic S5 II X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic S5 II X
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2019-08-28 2023-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 779
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Leica L
Available lenses 30 65
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 2,330 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 5952x3968
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 pounds) 740 grams (1.63 pounds)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos 370 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $3,998 $2,199