Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX1
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony QX1
S5 | QX1 | |||
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Revealed | August 2020 | September 2014 | More modern by 73 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.0" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 1840k | 0k | Sharper screen (+1840k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Panasonic S5
QX1 | S5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony QX1
S5 | QX1 | |||
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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).
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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
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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 |