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Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
54
Overall
50
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF3
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF6
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic S1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and S1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The GF5 was unveiled 16 months after the S1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GF5 grades versus the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Panasonic S1

 GF5 S1 
LaunchedApril 2012January 2011Newer by 16 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic GF5

 S1 GF5 

Common features in the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic S1

 GF5 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF5 provides outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GF5 against the S1.

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GF5 and S1 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF5 and S1.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The GF5 contains the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh simpler. The newer GF5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Street photography details
Panasonic S1 Street photography details
70
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
low fps (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
61
comes with touch focus
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
62
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
59
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF5
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
32
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-04-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 267 gr (0.59 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 573 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 240 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $600 $269