Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DC-S5Lumix DMC-L1
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      MSRP$1999 (body only), $2299 (w/20-60mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions35.6 x 23.8 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels25.28 Megapixel8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel7 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      ProcessorVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40003136 x 2352
      Other Resolutions2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:244:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardStandard, High, Super High
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White SetAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set, Color Temperature Setting (2500k - 10,000K in 31 steps), White Balance Adjustment (Blue/Amber Bias & Magenta/Green Bias)
      WB Bracketing3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAFS, AFC, MF
      AF Detection Range-6 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points2253
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Lens MountLeica LFour Thirds
      Crop Factor1x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation6.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.5"
      Screen Resolution1,840k dot207k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.74x0.92x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.74x0.46x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4
      Display speed120fps / 60fps
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps3.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 7 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 24 Frames (Raw) / 999 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 7 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 24 Frames (Raw) / 999 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 30 fps at 18 MP
      Up to 60 fps at 8 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Slow Syn./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off      		Auto
      Red-Eye Auto
      On
      Red-Eye On
      Red-Eye Slow Sync
      Off
      Slow Sync (1&2)
      Flash Range13.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityProgram AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±2 EV in 1/3 - 1EV Step for 3 or 5 Frames
      Exposure LockSet the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      DxO Low Light ISO2697
      DxO Color Depth25.1
      DxO Dynamic Range14.5
      DxO Overall Score94
      Video Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [150 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 Mbps]
      3328 x 2496 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [150 Mbps]
      H.264/MOV 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 Mbps]
      3328 x 2496 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50 fps [100 to 150 Mbps]
      H.265/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [200 Mbps]
      3328 x 2496 @ 50 fps [200 Mbps]
      H.265/MP4 4:2:0 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [72 to 100 Mbps]
      H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [20 to 28 Mbps]      		No
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, H.265
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 50/59.94 fps
      Raw 12-Bit via HDMI
      5888 x 3312 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      4128 x 2176 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      3536 x 2656 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limitunlimited except 30 min for 4K@50/60fps
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible *As of January, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control wired or via smartphone
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Dimensions133 x 97 x 82 mm (5.24 x 3.82 x 3.23")146 x 87 x 77 mm (5.75 x 3.43 x 3.03")
      Weight (inc. batteries)714 g (1.57 lb / 25.19 oz)606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.2 x 6.1 x 5.6"
      Package Weight2.935 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Battery PackDMW-BLJ31
      Battery Life440 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)      		Single Slot: SD/MMC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor shift type


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