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Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 II

Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Launched January 2023
  • Superseded the Panasonic S5
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced November 2014
  • Replaced the Sony A7
  • Replacement is Sony A7 III
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 II Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S5 II X (24MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The S5 II X was revealed 8 years after the A7 II which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S5 II X matches up vs the A7 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Sony A7 II

 S5 II X A7 II 
IntroducedJanuary 2023November 2014Newer by 99 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1230kCrisper screen (+610k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Panasonic S5 II X

 A7 II S5 II X 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 II X and Sony A7 II

 S5 II X A7 II 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen sizing

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 II X offers exterior measurements of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S5 II X versus the A7 II.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 II X and A7 II is 59 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 II X and A7 II.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent S5 II X will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7 II Portrait photography highlights
86
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Street photography camera
77
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
80
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Sports photography highlights
Sony A7 II Sports photography highlights
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (370 CIPA)
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
low battery pack (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Travel photography highlights
Sony A7 II Travel photography highlights
72
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (370 CIPA)
61
weather proof
good megapixels (24MP)
low battery pack (350 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7 II Landscape photography highlights
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
not so great battery life (370 shots)
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
low battery pack (350 shots)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 II as a Vlogging camera
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (5952 x 3968 resolution)
has external mic port
36
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 II X and Sony A7 II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II XSony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X Sony Alpha A7 II
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2023-01-04 2014-11-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 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
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 779 117
Lens
Lens support Leica L Sony E
Amount of lenses 65 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
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)
Highest video resolution 5952x3968 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 740 grams (1.63 pounds) 599 grams (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2449
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 350 photographs
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 Two 1
Price at release $2,199 $1,456