Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony HX5
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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92 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010
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On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS5 versus Sony HX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is very similar but the ZS5 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") offer different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ZS5 was manufactured very close to the HX5 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ZS5 grades against the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Sony HX5
| ZS5 | HX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Panasonic ZS5
| HX5 | ZS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Sony HX5
| ZS5 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2010 |  | June 2010 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS5 offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS5 against the HX5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS5 and HX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS5 and HX5.
All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS5 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS5 will offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ8 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD II | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.30 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 214g (0.47 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $300 | $275 |