Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic S5
Portability
54 Imaging
79 Features
84 Overall
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54 Imaging
79 Features
84 Overall
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Portability
60 Imaging
77 Features
92 Overall
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60 Imaging
77 Features
92 Overall
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Revealed February 2019
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
- Revealed August 2020
- Later Model is Panasonic S5 II
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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).
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic S5
| S1R | S5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3.0" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 1840k | Clearer display (+260k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Panasonic S1R
| S5 | S1R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2020 |  | February 2019 | More recent by 18 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic S5
| S1R | S5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography factors
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Panasonic S1R Street photography features
Panasonic S5 Street photography features
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (1,020 grams)
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
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Panasonic S1R Sports photography factors
Panasonic S5 Sports photography factors
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
terrible battery life (360 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
no phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic S1R Travel photography info
Panasonic S5 Travel photography info
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count amazing (47 megapixels)
terrible battery life (360 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,020g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Panasonic S1R Landscape photography features
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography features
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
terrible battery life (360 shots)
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.0")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
Vlogging with Panasonic S5
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (1,020 grams)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic S5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2019-02-01 | 2020-08-14 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 47MP | 24MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 8000 x 6000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 204800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 225 | 225 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Leica L | Leica L |
| Available lenses | 30 | 31 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3.0 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 2,100 thousand dot | 1,840 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.74x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/320 secs | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1020g (2.25 pounds) | 714g (1.57 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 100 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 26.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 3525 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 pictures | 440 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
| Price at launch | $3,698 | $1,999 |
