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Panasonic S5 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Panasonic S5 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Released August 2020
  • Replacement is Panasonic S5 II
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Released March 2023
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic S5 and Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The S5 was launched 3 years before the ZV-E1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S5 scores vs the ZV-E1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony ZV-E1

 S5 ZV-E1 
Display resolution1840k1037kCrisper display (+803k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Panasonic S5

 ZV-E1 S5 
ReleasedMarch 2023August 2020Newer by 31 months

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony ZV-E1

 S5 ZV-E1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3.0"3.00"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic S5 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 provides external measurements 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 ZV-E1 has proportions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S5 and Sony ZV-E1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S5 vs the ZV-E1.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and ZV-E1 is 60 and 80 respectively.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 and ZV-E1.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic S5 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 Portrait photography details
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography details
85
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Street photography camera
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
84
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than others (483 grams)
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 Sports photography advice
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography advice
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
does not have phase detect AF
71
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (570 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max shutter speed is low