Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX100

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is very similar but the S5 (Full frame) and QX100 (1") have different sensor dimensions.

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The S5 was manufactured 7 years after the QX100 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the S5 grades vs the QX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 comes with outer measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S5 vs Sony QX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S5 versus the QX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and QX100 is 60 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and QX100.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S5 will offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger S5 provides a benefit in sensor tech.