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Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX100

Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Released August 2020
  • Renewed by Panasonic S5 II
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Updated by Sony RX100 II
Photography Glossary

Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX100 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the S5 (Full frame) and RX100 (1") use different sensor sizes.

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The S5 was announced 8 years later than the RX100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S5 scores versus the RX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony RX100

 S5 RX100 
AnnouncedAugust 2020August 2012More recent by 97 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1229kCrisper screen (+611k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Panasonic S5

 RX100 S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony RX100

 S5 RX100 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3.0"3"Identical screen dimensions

Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 features external dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S5 compared to the RX100.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and RX100 is 60 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and RX100.

All in all, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S5 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S5 will give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer S5 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 Portrait photography factors
Sony RX100 Portrait photography factors
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
64
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 Street photography info
Sony RX100 Street photography info
78
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
79
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than average (240g)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 Sports photography info
Sony RX100 Sports photography info
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lacks phase detect autofocus
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 Travel photography factors
79
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
79
lighter than average (240g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 Landscape photography features
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.0 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
74
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 as a Vlogging camera
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
38
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (240 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Sony RX100
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2020-08-14 2012-08-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 25
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 31 -
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.0 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,840k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (1.57 pounds) 240 grams (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 390
Other
Battery life 440 photos 330 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual Single
Cost at release $1,999 $448