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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic F5

Portability
54
Imaging
80
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase 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
  • Launched February 2019
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic F5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and F5 (14MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and F5 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The S1R was unveiled 6 years later than the F5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S1R matches up versus the F5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic F5

 S1R F5 
RevealedFebruary 2019January 2013More recent by 74 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic S1R

 F5 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic F5

 S1R F5 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1R comes with physical measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic F5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S1R against the F5.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and F5 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and F5.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1R using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will provide you with greater detail having an extra 33MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S1R should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography features
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography features
88
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
amazing MP (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
29
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography information
Panasonic F5 Street photography information
71
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition (1,020g)
56
lighter than average (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography features
Panasonic F5 Sports photography features
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery pack (360 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
Travel photography with Panasonic F5
60
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
amazing MP (47MP)
not so great battery pack (360 per charge)
heavier than competition (1,020g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than average (121g)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography information
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography information
83
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery pack (360 shots)
33
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
Vlogging with Panasonic F5
33
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,020 grams)
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than average (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Panasonic F5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPanasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-02-01 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 8000 x 6000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.70 m
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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020 grams (2.25 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 250 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Cost at release $3,698 $100