Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX1R II
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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 Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
- Released August 2020
- Replacement is Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 50 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
- Released October 2015
- Previous Model is Sony RX1R
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The following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX1R II, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and RX1R II (42MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).
Photography GlossaryThe S5 was brought out 4 years after the RX1R II which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S5 grades against the RX1R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony RX1R II
| S5 | RX1R II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2020 |  | October 2015 | Newer by 59 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1840k |  | 1229k | Sharper display (+611k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Panasonic S5
| RX1R II | S5 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony RX1R II
| S5 | RX1R II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3.0" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 features exterior dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S5 compared to the RX1R II.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and RX1R II is 60 and 78 respectively.
Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 and RX1R II.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony RX1R II to offer extra detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer S5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2020-08-14 | 2015-10-13 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 42 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 7952 x 5304 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | 102400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 225 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Leica L | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 35mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/2.0 |
| Macro focus range | - | 14cm |
| Amount of lenses | 31 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3.0 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,840k dots | 1,229k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,359k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.74x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| 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 gr (1.57 lbs) | 507 gr (1.12 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 97 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.9 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 3204 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 440 images | 220 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2,5, 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | 2 | One |
| Launch cost | $1,999 | $3,300 |