Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX10 II
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX10 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
- Introduced August 2020
- Renewed by Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Revealed June 2015
- Earlier Model is Sony RX10
- Successor is Sony RX10 III
Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX10 II Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic S5 and Sony RX10 II, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is relatively comparable but the S5 (Full frame) and RX10 II (1") posses different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S5 was released 5 years later than the RX10 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S5 matches up vs the RX10 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX10 II Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony RX10 II
S5 | RX10 II | |||
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Revealed | August 2020 | June 2015 | More recent by 64 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1840k | 1229k | Sharper screen (+611k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Panasonic S5
RX10 II | S5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony RX10 II
S5 | RX10 II | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3.0" | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 offers exterior measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 II has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic S5 and Sony RX10 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S5 versus the RX10 II.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S5 and RX10 II is 60 and 58 respectively.
Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and RX10 II.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S5 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer S5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX10 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2020-08-14 | 2015-06-10 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 31 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3.0 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,840 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 14.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 714 gr (1.57 lb) | 813 gr (1.79 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 photographs | 400 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Retail price | $1,999 | $998 |