Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX10V
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
- Revealed August 2020
- Later Model is Panasonic S5 II
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Successor is Sony HX20V
Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX10V Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S5 versus Sony HX10V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and HX10V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S5 was unveiled 8 years later than the HX10V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S5 scores versus the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony HX10V
S5 | HX10V | |||
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Introduced | August 2020 | February 2012 | Fresher by 103 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1840k | 922k | Sharper screen (+918k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic S5
HX10V | S5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony HX10V
S5 | HX10V | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.0" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 has exterior measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic S5 versus Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S5 compared to the HX10V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and HX10V is 60 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and HX10V.
All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S5 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S5 will show extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher S5 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2020-08-14 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 31 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.0 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,840k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | 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, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 714g (1.57 lbs) | 234g (0.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 pictures | 320 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Two | One |
Launch pricing | $1,999 | $616 |