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Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 III

Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Revealed January 2023
  • Superseded the Panasonic S5
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Succeeded the Sony A7 II
  • Refreshed by Sony A7 IV
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 III Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic S5 II X and Sony A7 III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S5 II X (24MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The S5 II X was brought out 4 years later than the A7 III and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S5 II X grades versus the A7 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 S5 II X A7 III 
LaunchedJanuary 2023February 2018More recent by 60 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k922kSharper display (+918k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 A7 III S5 II X 

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

 S5 II X A7 III 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 II X comes with exterior 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 Sony A7 III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S5 II X and Sony A7 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S5 II X vs the A7 III.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 II X and A7 III is 59 and 63 respectively.

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

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 II X and A7 III.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger S5 II X should have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Portrait photography information
Sony A7 III Portrait photography information
86
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
84
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Street photography camera
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Sports photography camera
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery life (370 per charge)
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (610 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Travel photography info
Sony A7 III Travel photography info
72
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery life (370 shots)
73
better than average battery (610 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S5 II X
Landscape photography with Sony A7 III
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
bad battery life (370 CIPA)
85
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery (610 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Vlogging info
Sony A7 III Vlogging info
79
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (5952 x 3968 pxls)
includes mic support
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 II X and Sony A7 III
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II XSony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X Sony Alpha A7 III
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-01-04 2018-02-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 51200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 779 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 65 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,840k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 5952x3968 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 740g (1.63 lbs) 650g (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3730
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 610 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLJ31 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 2
Launch pricing $2,199 $1,998