Sony PXW-FS5

33 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (11)
portability (10)
price (4)
size (4)
design (2)

Negative
reliability (2)

General overview
Price comparison

alaTest has collected and analyzed 33 reviews of Sony PXW-FS5. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and price. The size and portability are also appreciated, whereas many are critical about the reliability.

usability, portability, size, price, design

reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony PXW-FS5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

See all Sony Camcorders

Review analysis

(Based on 33 reviews)

Expert Reviews

User Reviews

Review Ratings

(48% of reviews)
Show all 5 star reviews (28% of reviews)
Show all 4 star reviews (7% of reviews)
Show all 3 star reviews (10% of reviews)
Show all 2 star reviews (7% of reviews)
Show all 1 star reviews

Features

usability
Show positive (85%)Show negative (15%)(Show all)

portability
Show positive (100%)None yet(Show all)

size
Show positive (80%)Show negative (20%)(Show all)

price
Show positive (100%)None yet(Show all)

design
Show positive (100%)None yet(Show all)

More features

Showing 30 review(s)

Expert Reviews User Reviews

Disclaimer:

Below is a list of reviews for this or similar products. If you think this grouping is wrong please click here to flag.
Read more on our FAQ’s page.

Showing 1 - 10 of 30 Show Reviews: in English | in other languages (3)

Expert review by : Stephen (4k.com)

Sony PXW-FS5 / FS5K Small 4K UHD Cinema Camcorder Review

Sony's PXW-FS5 is the generally stellar camera manufacturing arm of Sony's latest addition to the world of compact professional camcorders and boy does this particular model pack a lot of punch for its small size. With some superb features, excellent...

Excellent 4K and Full HD video quality ; Superb slow motion shooting capacity ; Very light and easy to use ; Great variable ND filter capabilities

Could use a bit of expansion to its shooting specs ; The included lens isn’t exceptionally powerful ; Some button controls on the handle are a bit small

The bottom line for the PXW-FS5 / FS5K Super 35 4K ultra HD camcorder is that it is quite simply a great piece of 4K UHD video recording hardware for professionals who need a highly flexible, light but relatively powerful on-the-go camcorder. We...

Dec, 2015

Read the full review

Expert review by : Chris Monlux (videomaker.com)

Sony PXW-FS5 II review: Still awesome!

The Sony FS5 II is a small and lightweight camera that is ready for any shooting situation you throw at it. The Sony FS5 II is a small and lightweight camera that is ready for any shooting situation you throw at it.

Lightweight;RAW output

Needs Monitor for 10-bit 4K capture

Jan, 2019

Read the full review