Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX100

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.