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Panasonic S5 vs Sony WX70

Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic S5 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Launched August 2020
  • Updated by Panasonic S5 II
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic S5 vs Sony WX70, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and WX70 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The S5 was manufactured 8 years later than the WX70 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S5 grades vs the WX70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony WX70

 S5 WX70 
IntroducedAugust 2020January 2012More recent by 104 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k922kClearer display (+918k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic S5

 WX70 S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony WX70

 S5 WX70 
Display dimensions3.0"3"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic S5 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 provides 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) whilst the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S5 vs Sony WX70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S5 vs the WX70.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and WX70 is 60 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and WX70.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will result in greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern S5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 Portrait photography details
Sony WX70 Portrait photography details
85
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
34
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competitors (114g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
does not have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S5
Travel photography with Sony WX70
79
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors (114g)
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 Landscape photography information
Sony WX70 Landscape photography information
86
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.0")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S5
Vlogging with Sony WX70
79
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
36
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Sony WX70
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-08-14 2012-01-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 31 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.0 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,840 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 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 Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 714 gr (1.57 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" 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 images 240 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail pricing $1,999 $242