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Panasonic S5 vs Sony TX10

Portability
60
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic S5 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Renewed by Panasonic S5 II
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic S5 versus Sony TX10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and TX10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The S5 was introduced 9 years later than the TX10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S5 matches up against the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony TX10

 S5 TX10 
LaunchedAugust 2020August 2011Fresher by 110 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k921kCrisper screen (+919k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Panasonic S5

 TX10 S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony TX10

 S5 TX10 
Screen size3.0"3"Same screen size
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S5 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 comes with outside dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S5 versus Sony TX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S5 versus the TX10.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 and TX10 is 60 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and TX10.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S5 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S5 will deliver greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger S5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S5
Portrait photography with Sony TX10
86
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 Street photography highlights
Sony TX10 Street photography highlights
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 Travel photography info
Sony TX10 Travel photography info
79
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
71
weather proof
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX10 Landscape photography highlights
86
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.0")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
46
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 Vlogging factors
Sony TX10 Vlogging factors
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Sony TX10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2020-08-14 2011-08-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 31 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.0" 3"
Display resolution 1,840k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 714 gr (1.57 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual One
Retail price $1,999 $309