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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Released August 2020
  • Later Model is Panasonic S5 II
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic ZS1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and ZS1 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The S5 was revealed 11 years after the ZS1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S5 scores vs the ZS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Panasonic ZS1

 S5 ZS1 
LaunchedAugust 2020May 2009More modern by 137 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.0"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1840k230kSharper display (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic S5

 ZS1 S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic ZS1

 S5 ZS1 

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 has outside dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S5 compared to the ZS1.

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and ZS1 is 60 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and ZS1.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S5 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will render greater detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher S5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography features
85
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
25
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography advice
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Sports photography camera
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
has no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography advice
79
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
63
lighter than others in class (229g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography features
86
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.0 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging features
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others in class (229g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Panasonic ZS1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-08-14 2009-05-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Total lenses 31 -
Crop factor 1 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.0 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,840k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
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 reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 714 grams (1.57 lb) 229 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Cost at launch $1,999 $0