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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic F5 versus Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The F5 was revealed 2 years later than the S1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the F5 grades against the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic S1

 F5 S1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic F5

 S1 F5 

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic S1

 F5 S1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic F5 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the F5 vs the S1.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and S1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and S1.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic F5 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer F5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography advice
29
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography advice
Panasonic S1 Street photography advice
56
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography details
Panasonic S1 Sports photography details
33
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography information
Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
68
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
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rather wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging info
Panasonic S1 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Panasonic S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 250 photos 240 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $100 $269