Lumix S5vs Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Lumix
Lumix S5 (2020)
Starting from £1699 new
Best for Professional video & hybrid shooting
View Lumix S5
Sony
Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008)
Starting from £35 new
Best for Retro compact collectors
View Cyber-shot DSC-T700
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Video & Hybrid Shooting — Lumix S5 (2020): The S5 is an outstanding video camera that also takes excellent stills. 10-bit 4K/60p, dual native ISO and 6.5-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body is a compelling package. The contrast-detect AF is its main weakness vs Sony and Canon — but for controlled shooting it doesn't hold it back.
Retro Compact Collectors — Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008): A touchscreen Sony from 2008 — the DSC-T700 was ahead of its time with a 3.5" touch display, but belongs in a collection rather than a kit bag today.
Who should buy what
Lumix S5 (2020)
- Videographers who need 10-bit colour science in a full-frame body
- Photographers who shoot video as a second discipline
- Studio photographers who want full-frame IBIS at a lower price
- L-mount system users building a versatile kit
Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008)
- Collectors interested in the evolution of consumer digital photography
- Sony camera historians and T-series enthusiasts
- Anyone after a retro talking point from the pre-smartphone era
Quick take: The lumix s5 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S5 (2020) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £35 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 714g (body, battery, card) | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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