Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX1

Following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic S5 versus Sony QX1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the S5 (Full frame) and QX1 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

The S5 was announced 6 years after the QX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S5 scores against the QX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S5 provides exterior measurements 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 QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Panasonic S5 versus Sony QX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S5 and the QX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and QX1 is 60 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and QX1.

All in all, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S5 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S5 will resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern S5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.