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Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX300

Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
  • Later Model is Panasonic S5 II
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX200V
  • Later Model is Sony HX400V
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX300 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic S5 versus Sony HX300, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the S5 (Full frame) and HX300 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S5 was manufactured 7 years later than the HX300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S5 scores versus the HX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony HX300

 S5 HX300 
AnnouncedAugust 2020February 2013More recent by 92 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k921kSharper display (+919k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Panasonic S5

 HX300 S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony HX300

 S5 HX300 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing3.0"3"Equivalent display sizing

Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 provides outside dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S5 versus Sony HX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S5 compared to the HX300.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and HX300 is 60 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and HX300.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S5 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S5 will produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent S5 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Portrait photography camera
85
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
42
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S5
Street photography with Sony HX300
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Sports photography camera
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no phase detect AF
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 Travel photography info
Sony HX300 Travel photography info
79
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
54
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (623 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Landscape photography camera
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.0 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 Vlogging details
Sony HX300 Vlogging details
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
25
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (623 grams)
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Sony HX300
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-08-14 2013-02-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Amount of lenses 31 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.0 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,840 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 714 grams (1.57 lbs) 623 grams (1.37 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card -
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch cost $1,999 $339