Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX50V

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic S5 versus Sony HX50V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively close but the S5 (Full frame) and HX50V (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The S5 was revealed 7 years later than the HX50V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S5 scores against the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 features outer 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 HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S5 versus Sony HX50V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S5 against the HX50V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and HX50V is 60 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and HX50V.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S5 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S5 will result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.