Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic F5

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic F5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and F5 (14MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and F5 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was released 6 years later than the F5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S1H grades versus the F5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H offers exterior measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic F5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S1H versus the F5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and F5 is 52 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and F5.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1H due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1H will offer more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher S1H is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.