Panasonic S5 vs Sony HX90V

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic S5 versus Sony HX90V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and HX90V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The S5 was released 5 years after the HX90V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S5 scores versus the HX90V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 comes with physical measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S5 versus Sony HX90V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S5 vs the HX90V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and HX90V is 60 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 and HX90V.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S5 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S5 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer S5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.