Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G2
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
- Released January 2023
- Previous Model is Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
- Released July 2010
- Replaced the Panasonic G1
- Successor is Panasonic G3
Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G2 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic S5 II X and Panasonic G2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the S5 II X (24MP) and G2 (12MP) and the S5 II X (Full frame) and G2 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S5 II X was announced 12 years later than the G2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S5 II X matches up versus the G2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S5 II X Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Panasonic G2
S5 II X | G2 | |||
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Released | January 2023 | July 2010 | More recent by 152 months | |
Display resolution | 1840k | 460k | Sharper display (+1380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic S5 II X
G2 | S5 II X |
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 II X and Panasonic G2
S5 II X | G2 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display size | 3.00" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 II X has got outer measurements of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic S5 II X and Panasonic G2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S5 II X and the G2.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 II X and G2 is 59 and 72 respectively.
Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 II X and G2.
Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S5 II X with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S5 II X will produce greater detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S5 II X should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2023-01-04 | 2010-07-12 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 779 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 65 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.00" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,840 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250s | 1/160s |
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) |
Highest video resolution | 5952x3968 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 740g (1.63 lbs) | 428g (0.94 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 53 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 493 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 images | 360 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLJ31 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Two | 1 |
Launch price | $2,199 | $1,000 |