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Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX80

Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX80 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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Released August 2020
  • Refreshed by Panasonic S5 II
Sony HX80
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony HX80

 S5 HX80 
ReleasedAugust 2020March 2016More recent by 55 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k921kSharper screen (+919k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Panasonic S5

 HX80 S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony HX80

 S5 HX80 
Screen dimensions3.0"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).

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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.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and HX80 is 60 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 Portrait photography details
Sony HX80 Portrait photography details
85
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
39
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 Street photography info
Sony HX80 Street photography info
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 Sports photography features
Sony HX80 Sports photography features
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
no phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (390 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Travel photography camera
79
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
76
better than average battery life (390 per charge)
lighter than competitors (245g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S5
Landscape photography with Sony HX80
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.0")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 Vlogging information
Sony HX80 Vlogging information
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Sony HX80
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
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