Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 IV

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7 IV, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the S5 II X (24MP) and A7 IV (33MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The S5 II X was manufactured 15 months later than the A7 IV which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S5 II X scores against the A7 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X and Sony Alpha A7 IV. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S5 II X Gallery and Sony A7 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 II X enjoys outer dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Sony A7 IV has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S5 II X versus the A7 IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S5 II X and A7 IV is 59 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 II X and A7 IV.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony A7 IV to produce more detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S5 II X will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.