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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FH5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and FH5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The S1R was announced 8 years later than the FH5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S1R scores versus the FH5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic FH5

 S1R FH5 
RevealedFebruary 2019January 2011More recent by 99 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic S1R

 FH5 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FH5

 S1R FH5 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R has got outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FH5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S1R compared to the FH5.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and FH5 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and FH5.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1R having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will give you greater detail with its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger S1R should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography factors
87
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
high MP (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography information
Panasonic FH5 Street photography information
71
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (1,020 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (121g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography factors
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
terrible battery pack (360 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
Travel photography with Panasonic FH5
60
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
high MP (47 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (360 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (1,020 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition (121 grams)
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography advice
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
terrible battery pack (360 per charge)
38
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging factors
32
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,020g)
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FH5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-02-01 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 16MP
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 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.30 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 reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 gr (2.25 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 images 260 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Launch cost $3,698 $169