Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony a3500

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic S5 II X versus Sony a3500, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S5 II X (24MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the S5 II X (Full frame) and a3500 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The S5 II X was announced 8 years later than the a3500 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the S5 II X scores versus the a3500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X & Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 II X Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 II X features physical 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 a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S5 II X versus Sony a3500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S5 II X against the a3500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 II X and a3500 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 II X and a3500.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S5 II X using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S5 II X will produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S5 II X provides a benefit in sensor tech.