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Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7R

Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Announced January 2023
  • Replaced the Panasonic S5
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R II
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7R Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Panasonic S5 II X and Sony A7R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the S5 II X (24MP) and A7R (36MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The S5 II X was brought out 9 years later than the A7R and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S5 II X grades against the A7R for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Sony A7R

 S5 II X A7R 
ReleasedJanuary 2023February 2014More recent by 109 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1230kSharper screen (+610k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Panasonic S5 II X

 A7R S5 II X 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 II X and Sony A7R

 S5 II X A7R 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen sizing

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 II X has got outside 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) while the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S5 II X and Sony A7R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the S5 II X and the A7R.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7R size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5 II X and A7R is 59 and 78 respectively.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 II X and A7R.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony A7R to give extra detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S5 II X should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Portrait photography advice
Sony A7R Portrait photography advice
86
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
84
focusing manually
excellent resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Street photography factors
Sony A7R Street photography factors
77
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than competition (465 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R as a Sports photography camera
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (370 per charge)
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (340 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Travel photography highlights
Sony A7R Travel photography highlights
72
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery pack (370 per charge)
70
lighter than competition (465 grams)
environment proofing
excellent resolution (36MP)
terrible battery (340 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R as a Landscape photography camera
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
low battery pack (370 CIPA)
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
excellent resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
terrible battery (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S5 II X
Vlogging with Sony A7R
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (5952 x 3968 resolution)
does have external microphone port
36
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
lighter than competition (465g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 II X and Sony A7R
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II XSony Alpha A7R
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X Sony Alpha A7R
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2023-01-04 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 779 25
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony E
Number of lenses 65 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,840k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 740 grams (1.63 lb) 465 grams (1.03 lb)
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 All around score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2746
Other
Battery life 370 images 340 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLJ31 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
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 One
Pricing at launch $2,199 $1,898