Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX100 V

The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic S5 versus Sony RX100 V, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is pretty similar but the S5 (Full frame) and RX100 V (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The S5 was introduced 3 years after the RX100 V which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the S5 grades against the RX100 V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 has exterior measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S5 versus Sony RX100 V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S5 vs the RX100 V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S5 and RX100 V is 60 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 and RX100 V.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S5 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S5 will offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent S5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.