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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic F5

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Launched August 2019
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic F5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic F5

 S1H F5 
ReleasedAugust 2019January 2013More recent by 81 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2330k230kSharper screen (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic S1H

 F5 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic F5

 S1H F5 

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

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

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/320s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
29
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1H
Street photography with Panasonic F5
69
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than average in class (1,052g)
56
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Sports photography camera
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low battery life (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography features
Panasonic F5 Travel photography features
64
environment proofing
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (400 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (1,052g)
68
lighter than competitors (121g)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography info
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography info
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
low battery life (400 per charge)
33
quite wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
70
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (5952 x 3988 pxls)
includes external mic port
heavier than average in class (1,052 grams)
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic F5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-08-28 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 2,330 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Retail cost $3,998 $100