Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic GH4

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S5 II X versus Panasonic GH4, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the S5 II X (24MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the S5 II X (Full frame) and GH4 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The S5 II X was introduced 9 years after the GH4 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S5 II X matches up versus the GH4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S5 II X Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 II X offers physical dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Panasonic GH4 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

See the Panasonic S5 II X versus Panasonic GH4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S5 II X vs the GH4.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 II X and GH4 is 59 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 II X and GH4.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S5 II X with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S5 II X will provide you with extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern S5 II X is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.