Panasonic S1H vs Samsung CL5

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic S1H and Samsung CL5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and CL5 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was manufactured 10 years after the CL5 which is a fairly sizable gap 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 Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S1H scores versus the CL5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Samsung CL5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H provides exterior dimensions 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 Samsung CL5 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1H and Samsung CL5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1H compared to the CL5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and CL5 is 52 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and CL5.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1H featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1H will render extra detail due to its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer S1H is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.