Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX100 III

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic S5 versus Sony RX100 III, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is pretty comparable but the S5 (Full frame) and RX100 III (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The S5 was introduced 6 years later than the RX100 III and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S5 matches up against the RX100 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 offers outside dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S5 versus Sony RX100 III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S5 versus the RX100 III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and RX100 III is 60 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 and RX100 III.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S5 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S5 will provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern S5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.