Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX10

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic S5 versus Sony RX10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is very well matched but the S5 (Full frame) and RX10 (1") provide different sensor size.

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The S5 was announced 6 years later than the RX10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S5 scores against the RX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 provides external dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S5 versus Sony RX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S5 versus the RX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and RX10 is 60 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 and RX10.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S5 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S5 will give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger S5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.