Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic G3
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![Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-Mark-II/Panasonic-S5-II-front.jpg)
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Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
- Launched January 2023
- Succeeded the Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
- Announced July 2011
- Previous Model is Panasonic G2
- Refreshed by Panasonic G5
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Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic G3 Overview
The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic G3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the S5 II (24MP) and G3 (16MP) and the S5 II (Full frame) and G3 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.
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The S5 II was launched 11 years after the G3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the S5 II matches up vs the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic G3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S5 II Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Panasonic G3
S5 II | G3 | |||
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Announced | January 2023 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 140 months |
Screen resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Panasonic S5 II
G3 | S5 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic G3
S5 II | G3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen size | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 II has outer dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G3 has dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic G3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S5 II against the G3.
![Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic G3 size comparison Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic G3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G3-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 II and G3 is 59 and 83 respectively.
![Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 II and G3.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S5 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S5 II will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger S5 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
![Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic G3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2023-01-04 | 2011-07-11 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 779 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 65 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,840k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dots | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p | 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)) |
Max video resolution | 5952x3968 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 740 grams (1.63 pounds) | 336 grams (0.74 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") | 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 56 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 667 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photos | 270 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLJ31 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 2 | One |
Price at launch | $2,000 | $500 |