Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX200V
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX200V 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 Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
- Launched August 2020
- Successor is Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Released May 2012
- Previous Model is Sony HX100V
- New Model is Sony HX300
Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX200V Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S5 and Sony HX200V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and HX200V (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S5 was introduced 8 years after the HX200V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S5 scores vs the HX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony HX200V
S5 | HX200V | |||
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Released | August 2020 | May 2012 | Newer by 101 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1840k | 922k | Sharper screen (+918k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Panasonic S5
HX200V | S5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony HX200V
S5 | HX200V | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3.0" | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 offers external dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic S5 and Sony HX200V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S5 versus the HX200V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and HX200V is 60 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 and HX200V.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S5 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will produce greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2020-08-14 | 2012-05-11 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
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 surface area | 847.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 18MP |
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 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 31 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.0" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,840 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.40 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, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 714 grams (1.57 lbs) | 583 grams (1.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
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 | 450 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
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 | Single |
Price at launch | $1,999 | $480 |