Panasonic S5 vs Sony WX1

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic S5 vs Sony WX1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and WX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor measurements.

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The S5 was released 11 years after the WX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S5 grades versus the WX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 provides external dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S5 vs Sony WX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S5 compared to the WX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and WX1 is 60 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and WX1.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S5 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.