Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G95

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G95, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S5 II X (24MP) and the G95 (20.3MP) is fairly comparable but the S5 II X (Full frame) and G95 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The S5 II X was announced 3 years after the G95 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S5 II X grades against the G95 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S5 II X Gallery and Panasonic G95 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 II X has physical dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G95 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic G95 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S5 II X against the G95.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 II X and G95 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 II X and G95.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S5 II X having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S5 II X will show more detail with its extra 3.7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer S5 II X is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.