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Panasonic S5 vs Sony W370

Portability
60
Imaging
75
Features
92
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic S5 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Launched August 2020
  • Later Model is Panasonic S5 II
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony W370 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic S5 versus Sony W370, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and W370 (14MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and W370 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The S5 was unveiled 10 years later than the W370 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S5 matches up against the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony W370

 S5 W370 
AnnouncedAugust 2020January 2010More recent by 130 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k230kCrisper display (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic S5

 W370 S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony W370

 S5 W370 
Display size3.0"3"Same display size

Panasonic S5 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 has got physical dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S5 versus Sony W370 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S5 versus the W370.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and W370 is 60 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 and W370.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S5 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S5 will resolve more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer S5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 Portrait photography advice
Sony W370 Portrait photography advice
85
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
77
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S5
Sports photography with Sony W370
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S5
Travel photography with Sony W370
79
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
58
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 Landscape photography details
Sony W370 Landscape photography details
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.0 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 Vlogging highlights
Sony W370 Vlogging highlights
79
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Sony W370
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-08-14 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
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 surface area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Available lenses 31 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.0 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 714 gr (1.57 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
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
Storage slots 2 1
Retail cost $1,999 $230