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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
62
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GM1
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic GM5 and Panasonic S1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GM5 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) and the GM5 (Four Thirds) and S1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The GM5 was introduced 3 years later than the S1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the GM5 scores against the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Panasonic S1

 GM5 S1 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2011More recent by 45 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic GM5

 S1 GM5 

Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Panasonic S1

 GM5 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GM5 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GM5 and Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GM5 versus the S1.

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GM5 and S1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GM5 and S1.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GM5 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic GM5 will deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger GM5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GM5
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
71
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Street photography features
Panasonic S1 Street photography features
76
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
lighter than average (211g)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GM5
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
48
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
max frames per second low (5.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GM5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than average (211 grams)
supports touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
lighter than competition in class (117g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
69
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 shots)
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Vlogging features
Panasonic S1 Vlogging features
34
touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (211 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM5 and Panasonic S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-09-15 2011-01-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine 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 area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/1600 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 5.8 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 211 grams (0.47 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 721 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 240 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLH7 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $966 $269