Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic S5

The following is a complete review of the Panasonic GH5 II and Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH5 II (20MP) and the S5 (24MP) is pretty comparable but the GH5 II (Four Thirds) and S5 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The GH5 II was introduced 12 months after the S5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GH5 II matches up vs the S5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5 II Gallery and Panasonic S5 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5 II has got exterior measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 has proportions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GH5 II and Panasonic S5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the GH5 II and the S5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 II and S5 is 59 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5 II and S5.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GH5 II with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic S5 will produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger GH5 II should have an edge in sensor innovation.