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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Refreshed by Panasonic S5 II
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Updated by Panasonic G2
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

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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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Panasonic G1

 S5 G1 
RevealedAugust 2020January 2009Newer by 141 months
Screen resolution1840k460kClearer screen (+1380k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic S5

 G1 S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic G1

 S5 G1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.0"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

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

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
57
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 Street photography factors
Panasonic G1 Street photography factors
78
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 Sports photography details
Panasonic G1 Sports photography details
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
has no phase detect auto focus
33
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 Travel photography details
Panasonic G1 Travel photography details
79
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
selfie friendly display
62
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography details
86
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.0")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
57
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G1 Vlogging factors
79
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
18
can't record video
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Panasonic G1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-08-14 2009-01-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 31 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.0 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,840 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash options 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, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 714 grams (1.57 pounds) 360 grams (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 463
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 330 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 2 1
Cost at release $1,999 $0