Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic F5

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.