Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic XS1

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic XS1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and XS1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The S5 was announced 7 years after the XS1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S5 matches up vs the XS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 comes with physical measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic XS1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S5 and the XS1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 and XS1 is 60 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and XS1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S5 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S5 will resolve greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern S5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.