Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic S5

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and S5 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The S1R was introduced 18 months before the S5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S1R matches up versus the S5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S1R Gallery & Panasonic S5 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R has exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 has proportions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S1R compared to the S5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and S5 is 54 and 60 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and S5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic S1R to produce more detail using its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older S1R will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.