Panasonic S5 vs Sony TX200V

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic S5 and Sony TX200V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and TX200V (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The S5 was manufactured 8 years later than the TX200V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S5 scores against the TX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S5 comes with outside dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S5 compared to the TX200V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S5 and TX200V is 60 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and TX200V.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S5 will show extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern S5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.