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Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G2

Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Panasonic S5 II X
(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
Panasonic G2
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Panasonic G2

 S5 II X G2 
ReleasedJanuary 2023July 2010More recent by 152 months
Display resolution1840k460kSharper display (+1380k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic S5 II X

 G2 S5 II X 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 II X and Panasonic G2

 S5 II X G2 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3.00"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography factors
86
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
60
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Street photography factors
Panasonic G2 Street photography factors
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
65
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Sports photography info
Panasonic G2 Sports photography info
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery life (370 CIPA)
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Travel photography camera
72
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (370 CIPA)
58
comes with focus by touch
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (428 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Landscape photography camera
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
low battery life (370 CIPA)
57
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G2 Vlogging highlights
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (5952 x 3968 pxls)
includes mic jack
61
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
supports face detection focusing
does have external mic port
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competitors (428 grams)
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 II X and Panasonic G2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II XPanasonic Lumix DMC-G2
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