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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Released August 2019
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic TS5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and TS5 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was brought out 6 years after the TS5 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S1H scores vs the TS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic TS5

 S1H TS5 
AnnouncedAugust 2019July 2013More modern by 75 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k460kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic S1H

 TS5 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic TS5

 S1H TS5 

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H provides exterior measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S1H against the TS5.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and TS5 is 52 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and TS5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1H because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will deliver extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer S1H should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/320s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
32
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Street photography advice
69
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
Sports photography with Panasonic TS5
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery life (400 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
Travel photography with Panasonic TS5
64
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (400 shots)
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
72
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery life (400 per charge)
52
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
Vlogging with Panasonic TS5
70
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (5952 x 3988 pixels)
does have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic TS5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2019-08-28 2013-07-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,330k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 370 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail cost $3,998 $350