Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic G1

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic G1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and G1 (12MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and G1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The S5 was manufactured 11 years after the G1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S5 scores against the G1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic S5 features physical dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Panasonic G1 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S5 and the G1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and G1 is 60 and 82 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and G1.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S5 will provide extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.