Panasonic S5 vs Sony S2100

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic S5 and Sony S2100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and S2100 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The S5 was launched 10 years after the S2100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S5 scores versus the S2100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic S5 comes with physical 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) while the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S5 and Sony S2100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S5 vs the S2100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and S2100 is 60 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 and S2100.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S5 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent S5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.