Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF5
52 Imaging
75 Features
87 Overall
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89 Imaging
48 Features
54 Overall
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF5 Key Specs
(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 Maximum Shutter
- 5952 x 3988 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
- Revealed August 2019
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
- Launched April 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic GF3
- Successor is Panasonic GF6
Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF5 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic GF5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and GF5 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and GF5 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe S1H was released 7 years after the GF5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S1H scores vs the GF5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Panasonic GF5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic GF5
S1H | GF5 | |||
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Launched | August 2019 | April 2012 | Newer by 91 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2330k | 920k | Crisper display (+1410k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Panasonic S1H
GF5 | S1H |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic GF5
S1H | GF5 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H offers physical dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF5 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic GF5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S1H vs the GF5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and GF5 is 52 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and GF5.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1H featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer S1H should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2019-08-28 | 2012-04-05 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 30 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 2,330k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.30 m |
Flash modes | 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 Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/320 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 5952x3988 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1052 gr (2.32 pounds) | 267 gr (0.59 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") | 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 573 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 shots | 360 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Two | 1 |
Retail price | $3,998 | $600 |