Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX10
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- New Model is Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
- Released September 2013
Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX10 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic S5 and Sony QX10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and QX10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S5 was unveiled 7 years after the QX10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S5 grades vs the QX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony QX10
S5 | QX10 | |||
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Released | August 2020 | September 2013 | More modern by 85 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3.0" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 1840k | 0k | Crisper screen (+1840k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Panasonic S5
QX10 | S5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony QX10
S5 | QX10 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 provides physical measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic S5 and Sony QX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S5 vs the QX10.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 and QX10 is 60 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 and QX10.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S5 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S5 will result in greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer S5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Lens-style |
Launched | 2020-08-14 | 2013-09-04 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 225 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 31 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.0 inches | - |
Resolution of display | 1,840k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | None |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum 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 | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1440x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 714g (1.57 pounds) | 105g (0.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | 220 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | Two | One |
Pricing at launch | $1,999 | $250 |