Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic SZ5

Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1 was revealed 18 months before the SZ5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S1 matches up vs the SZ5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 features physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S1 versus the SZ5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and SZ5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and SZ5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ5 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older S1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.