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Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7

Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
  • Introduced January 2023
  • Superseded the Panasonic S5
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 II
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic S5 II X versus Sony A7, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S5 II X (24MP) and the A7 (24MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The S5 II X was brought out 9 years later than the A7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the S5 II X grades versus the A7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Sony A7

 S5 II X A7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2023January 2014Fresher by 109 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1230kCrisper display (+610k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Panasonic S5 II X

 A7 S5 II X 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 II X and Sony A7

 S5 II X A7 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display size3.00"3"Same display measurement

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 II X comes with outside measurements of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Sony A7 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S5 II X versus Sony A7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S5 II X compared to the A7.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 II X and A7 is 59 and 78 respectively.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 II X and A7.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern S5 II X provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 as a Portrait photography camera
86
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
82
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S5 II X
Street photography with Sony A7
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
79
screen tilts up and down
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (474 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 as a Sports photography camera
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (370 shots)
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 as a Travel photography camera
72
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (370 shots)
69
lighter than competitors in class (474 grams)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
not so great battery life (340 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
not so great battery (370 shots)
75
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 as a Vlogging camera
79
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (5952 x 3968 resolution)
comes with external mic support
35
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
lighter than competitors in class (474g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 II X and Sony A7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II XSony Alpha A7
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X Sony Alpha A7
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-01-04 2014-01-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 779 117
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 65 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,840k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3968 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 740g (1.63 lbs) 474g (1.04 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2248
Other
Battery life 370 shots 340 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLJ31 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual 1
Launch pricing $2,199 $798