Panasonic S5 vs Sony W320
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
- Revealed August 2020
- Replacement is Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2010

Panasonic S5 vs Sony W320 Overview
The following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic S5 versus Sony W320, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and W320 (14MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and W320 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

The S5 was unveiled 10 years after the W320 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S5 grades vs the W320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony W320 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony W320
S5 | W320 | |||
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Introduced | August 2020 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 130 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3.0" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1610k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Panasonic S5
W320 | S5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony W320
S5 | W320 |
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 offers outside dimensions 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 W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Panasonic S5 versus Sony W320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S5 and the W320.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and W320 is 60 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and W320.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S5 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S5 will render greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher S5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S5 vs Sony W320 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2020-08-14 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 4cm |
Number of lenses | 31 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.0 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,840 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | 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 syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 714 grams (1.57 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Launch price | $1,999 | $269 |