Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX5
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 5952 x 3988 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
- Launched August 2019
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Released February 2010

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX5 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic S1H versus Sony TX5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and TX5 (1/2.4") offer different sensor size.

The S1H was revealed 9 years later than the TX5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S1H grades against the TX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony TX5
S1H | TX5 | |||
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Released | August 2019 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 116 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2330k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+2100k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Panasonic S1H
TX5 | S1H |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony TX5
S1H | TX5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H comes with outer measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic S1H versus Sony TX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S1H against the TX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and TX5 is 52 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and TX5.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1H using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will offer you greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S1H should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

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Panasonic S1H vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2019-08-28 | 2010-02-18 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 30 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 2,330 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 2.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/320 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 5952x3988 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1052 gr (2.32 lb) | 148 gr (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Two | One |
Pricing at launch | $3,998 | $239 |