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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Released July 2011
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 LS5 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The LS5 was released 7 months after the S1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the LS5 scores vs the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic S1

 LS5 S1 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic LS5

 S1 LS5 

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic S1

 LS5 S1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LS5 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the LS5 compared to the S1.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and S1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LS5 and S1.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic LS5 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern LS5 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Street photography factors
Panasonic S1 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography advice
Panasonic S1 Sports photography advice
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than average (126g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (160 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competitors (117g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
36
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery life (160 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
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really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-21 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 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 data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $294 $269