Panasonic S5 vs Sony TX55

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic S5 vs Sony TX55, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and TX55 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S5 was released 9 years later than the TX55 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the S5 grades against the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 has got external measurements 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 TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S5 vs Sony TX55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S5 against the TX55.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and TX55 is 60 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 and TX55.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S5 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S5 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger S5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.