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Looking at S5ii v S1rii focused on Low Light/High ISO & AFs only, photo only.

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adjusterbrett

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VERY pointed question for those who have used. I've searched the forum and other forums and online (only to find information related to video or lacking direct comparison).

FOR PHOTO ONLY - Low Light (high ISO) comparison between the two? I have an S1 - have always been impressed by its low light capabilities. S1Rii in reviews tends to be presented as higher resolution with almost no penalty in low light/high ISO. Further have not come across a direct comparison (s5II v s1rii) or for that matter the S1 to the S5ii.

FOR PHOTO ONLY - AFs (AutoFocus - SINGLE only) between the two. If you upgraded from an S1 to either - that comparison is welcomed as well. The S1 is abysmal (in industry terms). Either moving subjects or think swimmer in competition - and the focus grabbing the overspray - water droplets - vs the swimmer from telephoto levels.

Had:A7R2, A7iii, SL2-S, all the Fujis,
Have: SL, S1, TL2, RX1.
Lenses in the herd (AF): Pana 20-60 & 50/1.8, Sig 14-24, 24-70/2.8 vII, 50/1.2, 85/1.4, 105/2.8, 100-400.
I shoot 75% vintage/manual, 25% native. This relates to that 25%.

Thanx in advance for the input.
 
I have an S5 (and ran an S5ii for a little while too - IMHO the raw stills IQ is identical between them) and also an S1Rii. Noise is generally good on the S1Rii given its resolution, but it can't beat the S5/S5ii for high ISO. It's close, but no cigar !

As to AF, I do mostly landscapes so AF on any of the Lumix S models is all I need. I've never had a problem with the older CDAF S models (I've had an S1, S1R, and S5 at various times).
 
You may also find this thread interesting. Page 2 has some noise comparisons with the S1 - but shooting long exposures at base ISO and then pushing the shadows. It's not the same as high ISO, but it gives you a feel for the comparative noise performance.

S1Rii loan this weekend

I’ve arranged a free loan of an S1Rii from Panasonic UK this weekend. I’m planning on some head to head IQ tests against the S1R for typical landscape shots - including some long exposure stuff and performance above base ISO. MPB have a Like New one up for sale at the minute at £2700 and...
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