Panasonic S5 vs Sony W220

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic S5 versus Sony W220, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and W220 (12MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and W220 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The S5 was manufactured 11 years after the W220 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S5 matches up against the W220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 has got exterior 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 W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S5 versus Sony W220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the S5 and the W220.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S5 and W220 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and W220.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S5 will produce more detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger S5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.