Reasons to choose DSC S5
Released in 2005, DSC S5 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5.36 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.


The DSC S5 and Xacti C6 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
The DSC S5 and Xacti C6 have the same sensor area. The DSC S5 and Xacti C6 have the same body weight. The Xacti C6 has the higher effective resolution. The Xacti C6 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Released in 2005, DSC S5 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5.36 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Released in 2006, Xacti C6 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.