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Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX1

Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82
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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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony QX1

 S5 QX1 
RevealedAugust 2020September 2014More modern by 73 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.0""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution1840k0kSharper screen (+1840k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Panasonic S5

 QX1 S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony QX1

 S5 QX1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

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

Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 Portrait photography features
Sony QX1 Portrait photography features
85
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
66
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S5
Street photography with Sony QX1
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 Sports photography information
Sony QX1 Sports photography information
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery power (440 CIPA)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 Travel photography info
Sony QX1 Travel photography info
79
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
71
good battery power (440 shots)
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S5
Landscape photography with Sony QX1
86
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.0")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
64
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (440 CIPA)
tiny screen (")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 Vlogging factors
Sony QX1 Vlogging factors
79
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
32
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Sony QX1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Sony Alpha QX1
Type Pro Mirrorless Lens-style
Launched 2020-08-14 2014-09-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 51200 16000
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 25
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 31 -
Crop factor 1 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.0 inch -
Screen resolution 1,840k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 714 gr (1.57 lb) 216 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
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 440 photographs 440 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Dual One
Price at launch $1,999 $500