Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A3000

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A3000, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S5 II X (24MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is pretty close but the S5 II X (Full frame) and A3000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The S5 II X was manufactured 9 years later than the A3000 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S5 II X scores vs the A3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X and Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 II X Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 II X enjoys outside dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S5 II X compared to the A3000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 II X and A3000 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 II X and A3000.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S5 II X because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S5 II X will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer S5 II X will have an edge in sensor innovation.