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Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7R V

Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
96
Overall
88

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7R V 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 Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Released January 2023
  • Replaced the Panasonic S5
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Revealed October 2022
  • Superseded the Sony A7R IV
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7R V Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic S5 II X and Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the S5 II X (24MP) and A7R V (61MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The S5 II X was announced 3 months after the A7R V which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S5 II X grades vs the A7R V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Sony A7R V

 S5 II X A7R V 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Panasonic S5 II X

 A7R V S5 II X 
Display sizing3.20"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1840kCrisper display (+520k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic S5 II X and Sony A7R V

 S5 II X A7R V 
RevealedJanuary 2023October 2022Similar age
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 II X has external measurements 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 V has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S5 II X and Sony A7R V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S5 II X and the A7R V.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7R V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S5 II X and A7R V is 59 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7R V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 II X and A7R V.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony A7R V to offer you greater detail with its extra 37MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7R V sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S5 II X
Portrait photography with Sony A7R V
86
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
90
you can focus manually
excellent sensor resolution (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Street photography details
Sony A7R V Street photography details
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Sports photography features
Sony A7R V Sports photography features
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (370 CIPA)
92
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (600 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Travel photography features
Sony A7R V Travel photography features
72
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (370 shots)
80
better than average battery pack (600 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
excellent sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R V Landscape photography highlights
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
not so great battery pack (370 shots)
89
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3.20 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery pack (600 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S5 II X
Vlogging with Sony A7R V
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (5952 x 3968 resolution)
has external microphone socket
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
includes external microphone port
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 II X and Sony A7R V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II XSony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X Sony Alpha A7R V
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2023-01-04 2022-10-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 9504 x 6336
Maximum native ISO 51200 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 102800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 779 693
Lens
Lens support Leica L Sony E
Number of lenses 65 187
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3.20 inch
Screen resolution 1,840k dot 2,360k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 9,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.9x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s 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 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3968 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 740 grams (1.63 lb) 723 grams (1.59 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 600 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLJ31 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots 2 2
Cost at release $2,199 $3,900