Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX100 VA

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX100 VA, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is fairly close but the S5 (Full frame) and RX100 VA (1") offer different sensor sizing.

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The S5 was revealed 2 years later than the RX100 VA and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S5 grades vs the RX100 VA for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 has got 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) and the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S5 vs the RX100 VA.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and RX100 VA is 60 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 and RX100 VA.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S5 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will render more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent S5 should have a benefit in sensor technology.