Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX80
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(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 Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
- Released August 2020
- Refreshed by Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released March 2016
Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX80 Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic S5 versus Sony HX80, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and HX80 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S5 was announced 4 years later than the HX80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S5 scores against the HX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony HX80
S5 | HX80 | |||
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Released | August 2020 | March 2016 | More recent by 55 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1840k | 921k | Sharper screen (+919k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Panasonic S5
HX80 | S5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony HX80
S5 | HX80 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.0" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies |
Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 has got 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 HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic S5 versus Sony HX80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S5 versus the HX80.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and HX80 is 60 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and HX80.
All in all, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S5 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S5 will give you more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer S5 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2020-08-14 | 2016-03-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 225 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 31 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.0 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,840 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 714 gr (1.57 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 390 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Cost at release | $1,999 | $368 |