Panasonic S5 vs Sony A380

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S5 and Sony A380, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and A380 (14MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and A380 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The S5 was introduced 11 years later than the A380 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the S5 matches up versus the A380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 enjoys outside dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S5 and Sony A380 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S5 against the A380.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and A380 is 60 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and A380.

All in all, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S5 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic S5 will produce more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger S5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.