Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-S5

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-S1Lumix DC-S5
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      MSRP$1999 (body only), $2299 (w/20-60mm lens)
      Camera TypePoint & ShootInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeStandard CompactMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.33-inchFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions6.08 x 4.56 mm35.6 x 23.8 mm
      Total Pixels12.7 Megapixel25.28 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      ProcessorVenus Engine IVVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30006000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:24
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set
      WB Bracketing3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      Autofocus ModesLive ViewMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-6 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points11225
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      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 DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      Lens MountLeica L
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 112 mm
      Optical Zoom4x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.1 - 5.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation6.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.70"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot1,840k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.74x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.74x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4
      Display speed120fps / 60fps
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed8 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 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 DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye reduction      		Auto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Slow Syn./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Flash Range3.30 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      Exposure Metering ModesMultiMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockSet the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      DxO Low Light ISO2697
      DxO Color Depth25.1
      DxO Dynamic Range14.5
      DxO Overall Score94
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      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]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMPEG-4, H.264, H.265
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7203840 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 DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      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 DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      Dimensions99 x 59 x 21 mm (3.9 x 2.32 x 0.83")133 x 97 x 82 mm (5.24 x 3.82 x 3.23")
      Weight (inc. batteries)117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)714 g (1.57 lb / 25.19 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.2 x 6.1 x 5.6"
      Package Weight2.935 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      Battery PackDMW-BLJ31
      Battery Life240 shots440 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage20 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      Self TimerYes (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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