Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 vs. Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm

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In depth comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.

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Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 vs. Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm
Product Type Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system
Lens Included Body only 12-32mm lens
Height 9.71 cm 7.21 cm
Width 13.26 cm 12.4 cm
Depth 8.19 cm 4.68 cm
Weight 630 g 407 g
Weight Details Camera body only: 630 g
Camera with battery and memory card: 714 g
Camera body only: 407 g
Camera with battery and memory card: 450 g
Enclosure Colour Black Silver
Protection Splashproof, dust-resistant -
Optical Zoom - 2.7x
SENSOR Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm
Sensor Resolution 24.2 Megapixel 20.3 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CMOS Live MOS
Total Pixels 25,280,000 pixels 21,770,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 24,200,000 pixels 20,300,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size Full Frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) 60 fps 30 fps
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes Yes
Sensor Features Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Dual Native ISO technology Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF), OLPF-less architecture
Image Stabiliser Optical (5-Axis Dual I.S. 2.0) Optical (5-Axis Dual I.S. 2.0)
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser Yes Yes
Sensors - Digital level metre
PROCESSOR Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm
Image Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine
LENS Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm
Type - Zoom lens - 2.7x zoom - 12 - 32 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G VARIO ASPH
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera - 24 - 64mm
Focus Adjustment - Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance - 20 cm
Max View Angle - 84 degree(s)
Zoom Adjustment - Manual
Lens Construction - 7 groups / 8 elements
Filter Size - 37 mm
Lens Mounting Type L-Mount Micro Four Thirds
Features - ED glass, aspherical lens
FOCUSING Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 225 49
Auto Focus Features Focus Peaking function, Depth From Defocus (DFD) technology, Advanced Recognition technology Focus Peaking function, Depth From Defocus (DFD) technology, Manual Focus Assist
AE/AF Control Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF, Eye detection AF Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF, Eye detection AF, Pinpoint AF
Face Detection Eye Detect AF, face-priority AF function Eye Detect AF, face-priority AF function
VIEWFINDER Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm
Viewfinder Type Electronic - OLED Electronic - LCD
Viewfinder Colour Support Colour Colour
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360,000 pixels -
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage 100% -
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 0.74x -
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -4 to +4 -
Field of View Crop Factor 1.0 2
Features Auto eye sensor -
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm
ISO (Max) 204800 25600
Native ISO 100-4000 200-12800
Extended ISO (Max) 204800 25600
Extended ISO (Min) 50 100
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 50, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 51200, ISO 12800, ISO 25600, ISO 204800 ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot, highlight weighted Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Metering Zones 1728 1728
Exposure Modes Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority Programme, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Bracketing Modes Focus bracketing, white balance bracketing, aperture bracketing Focus bracketing, white balance bracketing, aperture bracketing
Special Effects Sepia, Vivid, soft focus, natural, monochrome, Flat, landscape, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome -
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps)
Shutter Type Mechanical, electronic Mechanical
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/16000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 60 sec 60 sec
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 3, 5, 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps 3, 5, 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
White Balance Bracketing Yes Yes
X-sync Speed - 1/200sec
Exposure Range EV 0-18 (ISO 100) EV 0-18 (ISO 100)
Retouch - Clear Retouch function
DISPLAY Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm
Type 3" LCD display 3" LCD display
Touch Screen Yes -
Display Format 1,840,000 pixels 1,240,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Rotating Folding
Display Features - Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control, display saturation control
FLASH Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm
Camera Flash - Pop-up flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) - 4.2
Flash Modes - Forced mode, auto mode, red-eye reduction, slow sync
Features - Flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm
Digital Video Format H.264, MOV, HEVC, H.265 AVCHD, H.264
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, HLG Photo JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Audio Signal Format Linear PCM, AAC Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel), AAC
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Stereo
Microphone Features Wind noise reduction Wind noise reduction
MEMORY Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm
Memory Card Slot Dual SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card
Memory Card Included No No
Image Storage 6000 x 4000
4272 x 2848
3024 x 2016
12000 x 8000 - High Resolution Mode
5328 x 4000
RAW 3792 x 2848
2688 x 2016
10656 x 8000 - High Resolution Mode
4000 x 4000
2848 x 2848
2016 x 2016
RAW 8000 x 8000 - High Resolution Mode
6000 x 3000
6000 x 2208
5184 x 3888
5184 x 3456
5184 x 2920
3712 x 2784
3712 x 2480
3840 x 2160
2624 x 1968
2624 x 1752
1920 x 1080
3888 x 3888
2784 x 2784
1968 x 1968
3328 x 2496 - 4K PHOTO
3504 x 2336 - 4K PHOTO
3840 x 2160 - 4K PHOTO
2880 x 2880 - 4K PHOTO
Video Capture 3840 x 2160
3328 x 2496 - anamorphic
1920 x 1080
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps - 100Mbps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps - 100Mbps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 fps - 100Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps - 28Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 50 fps - 24Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 50 fps - 17Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 p - 24 fps - 24Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps - 28Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps - 28Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps - 20Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps - 20Mbps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps - 10Mbps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 25 fps - 10Mbps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm
Battery Type Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific
Details Li-ion rechargeable battery - 2200 mAh (included) Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1025 mAh (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 440 shots (LCD Monitor on)
Photo shooting - 4710 shots (EVF on)
Photo shooting - 1500 shots (Power Save LVF Shooting mode)
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CONNECTIONS Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm
Interface HDMI, USB-C, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
Connectivity Features - Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view, QR code scanning
Print Standard Direct print, Exif Print support, PictBridge support Direct print, Exif Print support, PictBridge support
Flash Terminal Hot shoe Hot shoe
Connector Type USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB Type-C)
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Remote control (sub-mini phone 2.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
FEATURES Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec 10 sec, 2sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 2 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 7 frames per second 2 frames per second, 9 frames per second, 6 frames per second
Additional Features Audio recording, built-in speaker, date/time stamp, sharpness control, AE lock, AF lock, saturation control, contrast control, USB powered, USB charging, Focus Stacking, Post Focus function, 96-megapixel High Resolution mode Built-in speaker, digital image rotation, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, highlight point display, USB charging, in-camera RAW processing, Panorama Capture, text stamp, Time-Lapse recording, Light Speed AF, primary colour filter, Focus Stacking, Post Focus function
OTHERS Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX9 + 12-32mm
Included Accessories Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, shoulder strap, AC power adaptor, battery grip terminal cover, hot shoe cap, USB-C to USB-A cable Body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, AC power adaptor, USB cable, hot shoe cap
Software - Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 10.0 Premium Edition
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 5 years
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