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Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G10

Portability
59
Imaging
79
Features
93
Overall
84
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47

Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs

Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Announced January 2023
  • Succeeded the Panasonic S5
Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G10 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic S5 II X versus Panasonic G10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the S5 II X (24MP) and G10 (12MP) and the S5 II X (Full frame) and G10 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The S5 II X was manufactured 12 years later than the G10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the S5 II X grades against the G10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Panasonic G10

 S5 II X G10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2023August 2010Fresher by 152 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k460kSharper display (+1380k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic S5 II X

 G10 S5 II X 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 II X and Panasonic G10

 S5 II X G10 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display size3.00"3"Same display measurements

Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 II X features external dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G10 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S5 II X compared to the G10.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 II X and G10 is 59 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 II X and G10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S5 II X due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S5 II X will produce greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger S5 II X provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G10 as a Portrait photography camera
87
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S5 II X
Street photography with Panasonic G10
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
59
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Sports photography details
Panasonic G10 Sports photography details
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (370 shots)
45
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
good battery power (380 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Travel photography advice
Panasonic G10 Travel photography advice
72
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery pack (370 CIPA)
54
good battery power (380 per charge)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G10 Landscape photography factors
83
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
low battery pack (370 per charge)
59
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
good battery power (380 shots)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G10 Vlogging highlights
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high quality video (5952 x 3968 pixels)
includes external mic port
23
has face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 II X and Panasonic G10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II XPanasonic Lumix DMC-G10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2023-01-04 2010-08-09
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 779 -
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 65 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,840k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.52x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 5952x3968 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 740 grams (1.63 lbs) 388 grams (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 411
Other
Battery life 370 shots 380 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLJ31 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 2 1
Launch cost $2,199 $550