Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX10

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.

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.

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.

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.