Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G5
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![Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-Mark-II-X/Panasonic-S5-II-X-front.jpg)
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 5952 x 3968 video
- Leica L Mount
- 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
- Launched January 2023
- Succeeded the Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic G3
- Refreshed by Panasonic G6
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G5 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the S5 II X (24MP) and G5 (16MP) and the S5 II X (Full frame) and G5 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.
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The S5 II X was launched 10 years after the G5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S5 II X grades versus the G5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 II X Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Panasonic G5
S5 II X | G5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2023 | ![]() | July 2012 | More modern by 128 months |
Screen resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper screen (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic S5 II X
G5 | S5 II X |
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 II X and Panasonic G5
S5 II X | G5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen dimensions | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic S5 II X features outer dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G5 has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
See the Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S5 II X versus the G5.
![Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G5 size comparison Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-Mark-II-X-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G5-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 II X and G5 is 59 and 74 respectively.
![Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-Mark-II-X-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 II X and G5.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S5 II X featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S5 II X will provide more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer S5 II X will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-Mark-II-X-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-Mark-II-X-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2023-01-04 | 2012-07-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 779 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 65 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3.00 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,840k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dots | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.50 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Max video resolution | 5952x3968 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 740 grams (1.63 lb) | 396 grams (0.87 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") | 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photos | 320 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLJ31 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 2 | One |
Pricing at release | $2,199 | $699 |