Panasonic S5 vs Sony A35
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
- Successor is Panasonic S5 II
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony A35 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Panasonic S5 vs Sony A35, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and A35 (16MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and A35 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S5 was launched 9 years after the A35 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S5 grades versus the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic S5 vs Sony A35 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Sony SLT-A35. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony A35
S5 | A35 | |||
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Launched | August 2020 | September 2011 | More modern by 109 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1840k | 921k | Sharper display (+919k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Panasonic S5
A35 | S5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony A35
S5 | A35 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3.0" | 3" | Identical display size |
Panasonic S5 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S5 features physical measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check the Panasonic S5 vs Sony A35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S5 against the A35.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and A35 is 60 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic S5 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and A35.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S5 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S5 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher S5 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
Panasonic S5 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony A35 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Sony SLT-A35 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2020-08-14 | 2011-09-20 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 31 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.0" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,840 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 1,150 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash options | 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, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 714g (1.57 pounds) | 415g (0.91 pounds) |
Dimensions | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 763 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 photos | 440 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Launch cost | $1,999 | $598 |