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Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX1

Portability
60 Imaging
76 Features
92 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90 Imaging
63 Features
48 Overall
57

Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Launched August 2020
  • Newer Model is Panasonic S5 II
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX1 Overview

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.

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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.

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