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Panasonic Lumix S1 vs Panasonic Lumix S5
The Panasonic Lumix S1 and the Panasonic Lumix S5 side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Panasonic Lumix S5 if you want a lighter body (714 g against 899 g). On these specs the Panasonic Lumix S1 has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix S1 | Panasonic Lumix S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
| Sensor | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm |
| Crop factor | 1× | 1× |
| Resolution | 24.2 MP | 24.2 MP |
| Stabilisation | in the body | in the body |
| Announced | 2019 | 2020 |
| Type | mirrorless camera | mirrorless camera |
| Weight | 899 g | 714 glighter |
| Lenses in this guide | 158 for its sensor, 27 more with a crop | 158 for its sensor, 27 more with a crop |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Panasonic Lumix S1 1×, Panasonic Lumix S5 1×.
What a 50mm frames like
Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 50mm on full frame.
Lenses
Both take L-Mount lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 158 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.
The Panasonic Lumix S1: 158 L-Mount lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Panasonic Lumix S5: 158 L-Mount lenses in this guide cover its sensor.