Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic GX1

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic GX1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and GX1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S5 was manufactured 8 years later than the GX1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S5 scores vs the GX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 enjoys outside measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX1 has measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S5 vs the GX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 and GX1 is 60 and 87 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and GX1.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S5 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S5 will produce greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger S5 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.