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Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7S

Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7S 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 Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Announced January 2023
  • Replaced the Panasonic S5
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7S II
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7S Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic S5 II X versus Sony A7S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the S5 II X (24MP) and A7S (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The S5 II X was introduced 8 years after the A7S which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S5 II X matches up vs the A7S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Sony A7S

 S5 II X A7S 
AnnouncedJanuary 2023April 2014Newer by 107 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1230kCrisper screen (+610k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Panasonic S5 II X

 A7S S5 II X 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 II X and Sony A7S

 S5 II X A7S 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S5 II X has exterior dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S5 II X against the A7S.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7S size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S5 II X and A7S is 59 and 77 respectively.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 II X and A7S.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic S5 II X to give you greater detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern S5 II X provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Portrait photography advice
Sony A7S Portrait photography advice
86
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
68
has manual focus
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S5 II X
Street photography with Sony A7S
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than average (489g)
great high ISO (409,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Sports photography information
Sony A7S Sports photography information
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery life (370 shots)
52
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (360 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Travel photography information
Sony A7S Travel photography information
72
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (370 per charge)
58
lighter than average (489g)
environment proof
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S5 II X
Landscape photography with Sony A7S
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
terrible battery life (370 CIPA)
66
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (409,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Vlogging advice
Sony A7S Vlogging advice
79
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (5952 x 3968 resolution)
includes external microphone port
34
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone support
lighter than average (489g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 II X and Sony A7S
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II XSony Alpha A7S
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X Sony Alpha A7S
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2023-01-04 2014-04-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 51200 409600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 779 25
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 65 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
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 rate 9.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 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, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3968 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 740g (1.63 lbs) 489g (1.08 lbs)
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 rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life 370 photos 360 photos
Battery style 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 shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 Single
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