Panasonic F5 vs Sony QX1

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic F5 versus Sony QX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the F5 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The F5 was announced 20 months before the QX1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the F5 grades against the QX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic F5 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic F5 versus Sony QX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the F5 compared to the QX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and QX1 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and QX1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F5 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony QX1 will offer greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged F5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.