Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX100
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony RX100
S5 | RX100 | |||
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Announced | August 2020 | August 2012 | More recent by 97 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1840k | 1229k | Crisper screen (+611k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Panasonic S5
RX100 | S5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony RX100
S5 | RX100 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3.0" | 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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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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 |