Panasonic S2 vs Sony HX5

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic S2 versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the S2 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the S2 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The S2 was announced 20 months later than the HX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S2 grades vs the HX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S2 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S2 comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S2 versus Sony HX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S2 vs the HX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2 and HX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2 and HX5.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S2 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S2 will result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer S2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.