Panasonic S5 vs Sony T99

Following is a detailed review of the Panasonic S5 versus Sony T99, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and T99 (14MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and T99 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The S5 was unveiled 10 years after the T99 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S5 scores vs the T99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 features outside measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S5 versus Sony T99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S5 compared to the T99.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 and T99 is 60 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and T99.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S5 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S5 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S5 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.