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Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX10

Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(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
Sony QX10
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony QX10

 S5 QX10 
ReleasedAugust 2020September 2013More modern by 85 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.0""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution1840k0kCrisper screen (+1840k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Panasonic S5

 QX10 S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony QX10

 S5 QX10 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 and QX10 is 60 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S5
Portrait photography with Sony QX10
85
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
36
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S5
Street photography with Sony QX10
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than others in class (105 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 Sports photography advice
Sony QX10 Sports photography advice
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Travel photography camera
79
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (105 grams)
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (18MP)
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery (220 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Landscape photography camera
86
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.0")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
38
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen ( inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 Vlogging factors
Sony QX10 Vlogging factors
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (105g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Sony QX10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
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