Panasonic S5 vs Sony H50
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
- Revealed August 2020
- Replacement is Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Launched January 2009
Panasonic S5 vs Sony H50 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic S5 versus Sony H50, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and H50 (9MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and H50 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S5 was unveiled 11 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S5 scores against the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic S5 vs Sony H50 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony H50
S5 | H50 | |||
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Launched | August 2020 | January 2009 | Fresher by 141 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1840k | 230k | Sharper display (+1610k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic S5
H50 | S5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony H50
S5 | H50 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3.0" | 3" | Equal display size |
Panasonic S5 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 comes with outside measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic S5 versus Sony H50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S5 vs the H50.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and H50 is 60 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic S5 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and H50.
As you can see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S5 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S5 will produce more detail having an extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern S5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2020-08-14 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 31 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.0 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,840k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 9.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 714 gr (1.57 lb) | 547 gr (1.21 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Retail price | $1,999 | $80 |