Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A6700

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A6700, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S5 II X (24MP) and the A6700 (26MP) is relatively close but the S5 II X (Full frame) and A6700 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The S5 II X was announced 6 months before the A6700 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 II X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6700 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the S5 II X matches up vs the A6700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X and Sony Alpha a6700. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 II X Gallery and Sony A6700 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 II X has physical dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Sony A6700 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S5 II X vs Sony A6700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S5 II X compared to the A6700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 II X and A6700 is 59 and 75 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 II X and A6700.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S5 II X using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A6700 will provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.