Panasonic LUMIX S1 vs Panasonic LUMIX S5

Key Differences

  • Panasonic LUMIX S1 has a better evf resolution (5.76M dots vs 2.36M dots).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S1 has a better 1080p recording (Up to 180p vs Up to 120p).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S5 has a better weight (714g (1.57 lb) vs 1020g (2.25 lb)).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S1 has a better continuous shooting (9 fps vs 7 fps).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S5 has a better price (msrp) ($1,999 vs $2,499).
Product
Panasonic LUMIX S1
Panasonic
$2,499
Panasonic LUMIX S5
Panasonic
$1,999
Imaging
Sensor TypeBSI CMOSBSI CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-FrameFull-Frame
Effective Resolution24.2 MP24.2 MP
Max Image Size4K4K
Lens MountL-MountL-Mount
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)100 โ€“ 51200100 โ€“ 51200
ISO Range (Extended)50 โ€“ 20480050 โ€“ 204800
Mechanical Shutter1/80001/8000
Electronic Shutter1/80001/8000
Flash Sync Speed1/2501/250
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting9 fps7 fps
Buffer (RAW)200 shots200 shots
Video Capture
Max Resolution4K4K
8K Recordingโˆ’โˆ’
4K RecordingUp to 60pUp to 60p
1080p RecordingUp to 180pUp to 120p
10-bit InternalNoYes
Recording LimitNo limitNo limit
Log ProfilesV-Log / HLGV-Log / HLG
Built-in MicStereoStereo
Headphone JackYesYes
Mic InputYesYes
HDMI OutputFull-size (Type A)Full-size (Type A)
Focus
Phase Detect Points225225
Contrast Detect Pointsโˆ’โˆ’
Low Light AF-6 EV-6 EV
Eye AFYesYes
Animal AFYesYes
Vehicle AFNoNo
Viewfinder
EVF TypeOLEDOLED
EVF Resolution5.76M dots2.36M dots
EVF Magnification0.78x0.74x
Monitor
LCD Size3.2"3"
LCD Resolution2.10M dots1.84M dots
LCD TypeVari-AngleVari-Angle
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv5.0v5.0
USBUSB-C 3.1USB-C 3.2
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$2,499$1,999
Body MaterialMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions148.9ร—110ร—96.7 mm132.6ร—97.1ร—81.9 mm
Weight1020g (2.25 lb)714g (1.57 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
In-Body StabilizationYesYes
Battery Life (EVF)380 shots470 shots
Battery Life (LCD)400 shots470 shots
Battery TypeDMW-BLJ31DMW-BLK22