Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic GH5
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand 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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Launched January 2017
- Superseded the Panasonic GH4
- Later Model is Panasonic GH5 II

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic GH5 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and GH5 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

The S1R was released 2 years later than the GH5 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S1R matches up versus the GH5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic GH5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Panasonic GH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic GH5
S1R | GH5 | |||
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Launched | February 2019 | ![]() | January 2017 | More recent by 26 months |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1620k | Sharper display (+480k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic S1R
GH5 | S1R | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic GH5
S1R | GH5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.2" | Equal display size |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1R comes with external measurements 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 GH5 has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
Check the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic GH5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S1R against the GH5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1R and GH5 is 54 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and GH5.
Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1R featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1R will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer S1R provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2019-02-01 | 2017-01-04 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 8000 x 6000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 30 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 2,100k dots | 1,620k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | 3,680k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/320 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1020 grams (2.25 lb) | 725 grams (1.60 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 100 | 77 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.4 | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.1 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 3525 | 807 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 410 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | Dual | Dual |
Retail cost | $3,698 | $1,298 |