Panasonic Lumix S1M + 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. vs. Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2

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Detailed comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix S1M + 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Panasonic Lumix S1M + 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. vs. Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Panasonic Lumix S1M + 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2
Product Type Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system Digital camera - 6K - mirrorless system
Lens Included 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. lens Body only
Height 11 cm 10.23 cm
Width 14.89 cm 13.43 cm
Depth 9.67 cm 9.01 cm
Weight 899 g 657 g
Weight Details Camera body only: 899 g
Camera with battery and memory card: 1.017 kg
Camera body only: 657 g
Camera with battery and memory card: 740 g
Body Material Magnesium alloy -
Protection Splashproof, freezeproof, dust-resistant Splashproof, dust-resistant
Optical Zoom 4.4x -
SENSOR Panasonic Lumix S1M + 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2
Sensor Resolution 24.2 Megapixel 24.2 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Total Pixels 25,280,000 pixels 25,280,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 24,200,000 pixels 24,200,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size Full Frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) Full Frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) 60 fps 30 fps
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes Yes
Sensor Features Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Dual Native ISO technology
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
PROCESSOR Panasonic Lumix S1M + 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2
Image Processor Venus Engine -
LENS Panasonic Lumix S1M + 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2
Type Macro zoom lens - 4.4x zoom - 24 - 105 mm - f/4.0 LUMIX S - macro, zoom -
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual -
Min Focus Distance 30 cm -
Zoom Adjustment Manual (by ring) -
Lens Construction 13 groups / 16 elements -
Lens Mounting Type L-Mount L-Mount
Features ED glass, focus clutch mechanism, aspherical lens -
FOCUSING Panasonic Lumix S1M + 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection TTL contrast and phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 225 -
Auto Focus Features Focus Peaking function, Depth From Defocus (DFD) technology, Advanced Recognition technology Focus Peaking function
AE/AF Control Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF, Eye detection AF, Predictive AI Servo AF Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF, Eye detection AF
Face Detection Eye Detect AF, face-priority AF function Eye Detect AF, face-priority AF function
VIEWFINDER Panasonic Lumix S1M + 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2
Viewfinder Type Electronic - OLED Electronic - OLED
Viewfinder Colour Support Colour Colour
Viewfinder Resolution 5,760,000 pixels 3,680,000 pixels
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage 100% 100%
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range - -4 to +2
Field of View Crop Factor 1.0 -
Features Auto eye sensor, magnification ratio control Auto eye sensor
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Panasonic Lumix S1M + 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2
ISO (Max) 51200 204800
Native ISO 100-51200 100-4000
Extended ISO (Max) 204800 204800
Extended ISO (Min) 50 50
Light Sensitivity ISO 50, ISO auto, ISO 102400, ISO 204800, ISO 100-51200 ISO 100, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 640, ISO 50, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 51200, ISO 12800, ISO 25600, ISO 204800
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot, highlight weighted Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot, highlight weighted
Exposure Metering Zones 1728 1728
Exposure Modes Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, custom, slow & quick
Bracketing Modes Focus bracketing, white balance bracketing, aperture bracketing Focus bracketing, white balance bracketing, aperture bracketing
Special Effects Sepia, soft focus, monochrome, 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 Sepia, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Dynamic Monochrome, Old Days, Silky Monochrome, Cinelike D2, Cinelike V2, Like709, V-Log, Like2100 (HLG)
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, electronic
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 1/320 sec -
Exposure Range EV 0-18 (ISO 100) EV 0-18 (ISO 100)
DISPLAY Panasonic Lumix S1M + 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2
Type 3.2" LCD display 3" LCD display
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Display Format 2,100,000 pixels 1,840,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Rotating Rotating
Display Features Display brightness control -
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Panasonic Lumix S1M + 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2
Digital Video Format AVCHD, H.264, H.265 H.264, MOV, HEVC, H.265
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, HLG Photo
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 5952 x 3968
Audio Signal Format Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel), Linear PCM, AAC Linear PCM, AAC
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Stereo
Microphone Features Wind noise reduction Wind noise reduction
MEMORY Panasonic Lumix S1M + 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2
Memory Card Slot SD card, XQD Memory card Dual SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, XQD 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, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II 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
RAW 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
6000 x 4000
4272 x 2848
3024 x 2016
12000 x 8000 - High Resolution Mode
8496 x 5664 - High Resolution Mode
5328 x 4000
3792 x 2848
2688 x 2016
10656 x 8000
4000 x 4000
2848 x 2848
2016 x 2016
8000 x 8000 - High Resolution Mode
6000 x 3000
6000 x 2208
7552 x 5664 - High Resolution Mode
Video Capture - H.265 - 5952 x 3968 - 30 fps
H.265 - 5952 x 3968 - 24 fps
H.265 - 5952 x 3136 - 30 fps
H.265 - 5952 x 3136 - 24 fps
H.265 - 5888 x 3312 - 30 fps
H.265 - 5888 x 3312 - 24 fps
H.265 - 4096 x 2160 - 30 fps
H.265 - 4096 x 2160 - 24 fps
H.264 - 4096 x 2160 - 24 fps
H.264 - 4096 x 2160 - 30 fps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 - 30 fps
H.265 - 3840 x 2160 - 24 fps
H.265 - 3840 x 2160 - 24 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 120 fps
H.265 - 1920 x 1080 - 120 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps
H.265 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps
H.265 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps
H.265 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Panasonic Lumix S1M + 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2
Battery Type Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific
Details Li-ion rechargeable battery - 3050 mAh (included) Li-ion rechargeable battery - 2200 mAh (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 380 shots (LCD Monitor on)
Photo shooting - 360 shots (EVF on)
Photo shooting - 1100 shots (Power Save LVF Shooting mode)
Photo shooting - 370 shots (LCD Monitor on)
Photo shooting - 1250 shots (Power Save LVF Shooting mode)
CONNECTIONS Panasonic Lumix S1M + 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2
Interface HDMI, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 HDMI, USB-C, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Connectivity Features - Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view
Print Standard Direct print, Exif Print support, PictBridge support -
Flash Terminal Hot shoe, PC terminal Hot shoe
Connector Type USB 3.1 (USB Type-C)
HDMI output (19 pin HDMI Type A)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Remote control (sub-mini phone 2.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB Type-C)
HDMI output (19 pin HDMI Type A)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Remote control (sub-mini phone 2.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
FEATURES Panasonic Lumix S1M + 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec 10 sec, 2sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 2 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 9 frames per second, 6 frames per second 2 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 9 frames per second, 7 frames per second
Additional Features Audio recording, date/time stamp, AE lock, AF lock, USB powered, USB charging, Light Speed AF, primary colour filter, Focus Stacking, Post Focus function, 96-megapixel High Resolution mode Audio recording, built-in speaker, date/time stamp, sharpness control, AE lock, AF lock, saturation control, USB powered, USB charging, Touch Shutter technology, primary colour filter, Touch AE function, Phase Hybrid AutoFocus, Active I.S. technology
OTHERS Panasonic Lumix S1M + 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. Panasonic Lumix DC-S5M2
Included Accessories Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, hot shoe cap Battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, AC power adaptor, battery grip terminal cover, hot shoe cap, USB-C to USB-A cable
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C 0 °C
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