Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX1

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic S5 and Sony RX1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The S5 was introduced 7 years after the RX1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S5 grades versus the RX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 enjoys outer dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

See the Panasonic S5 and Sony RX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S5 vs the RX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 and RX1 is 60 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and RX1.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern S5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.