Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 vs Sony Cinema Line FX30
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Panasonic
71 Overall Score
vs
Sony Cinema Line FX30
Sony
97 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
No customer feedback yet
Sony Cinema Line FX30
88 out of 100 high confidence 66 reviews
The Sony FX30 is overwhelmingly praised as a top-tier cinema camera for its price, delivering superb image quality, excellent autofocus, and robust features like dual base ISO and XLR audio. Users highlight its value as a beginner-friendly yet professional-grade tool, with many noting it rivals more expensive models like the FX3. Minor criticisms include the lack of a viewfinder, a complicated menu system, and some software quirks, but these are largely overshadowed by its performance and versatility.
Pros
- Superb image quality
- Excellent autofocus
- Great value for price
- Dual base ISO
- XLR audio handle
Cons
- No viewfinder
- Complicated menu system
- Rolling shutter could be better
- No shutter angle option
- No open gate mode
Image quality 12
Value for money 10
Autofocus 5
Build quality 4
Overheating 3
Menu usability 3
Scores
Wedding Events
Photography
Product Photography
Video
Sports Wildlife
Beginner
Travel
Youtube
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Exmor R CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP | 26 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | Venus Engine | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF) |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 7 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 180 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.65 kg |
| Battery Life | 440 shots | 570 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Type D | HDMI Type-A |
| Hot Shoe | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong burst (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average social proof (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average affordability (35th percentile)
Sony Cinema Line FX30
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
No current pricing available
Sony Cinema Line FX30
Verdict
Winner: Sony Cinema Line FX30
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 10 of 33 specs.
