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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP5 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
  • Released February 2019
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic FP5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and FP5 (14MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and FP5 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The S1R was brought out 8 years after the FP5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the S1R matches up against the FP5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic FP5

 S1R FP5 
ReleasedFebruary 2019January 2011More modern by 99 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic S1R

 FP5 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FP5

 S1R FP5 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R comes with outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S1R compared to the FP5.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1R and FP5 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and FP5.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1R featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1R will resolve extra detail having its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent S1R is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
87
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count great (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1R
Street photography with Panasonic FP5
71
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than average (1,020 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography factors
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
good battery life (260 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography highlights
60
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count great (47 megapixels)
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
more heavy than average (1,020 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
good battery life (260 CIPA)
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography factors
82
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
40
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good battery life (260 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging advice
32
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average (1,020g)
30
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FP5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2019-02-01 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine IV
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8000 x 6000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Available lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.90 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) 141 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 260 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 1
Pricing at release $3,698 $199