Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic G6
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Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
- Introduced January 2023
- Earlier Model is Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Earlier Model is Panasonic G5
- Successor is Panasonic G7

Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic G6 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic G6, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S5 II (24MP) and G6 (16MP) and the S5 II (Full frame) and G6 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

The S5 II was unveiled 9 years later than the G6 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the S5 II matches up vs the G6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic G6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 II Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Panasonic G6
S5 II | G6 | |||
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Introduced | January 2023 | ![]() | April 2013 | More recent by 119 months |
Display resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 1036k | Crisper display (+804k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic S5 II
G6 | S5 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic G6
S5 II | G6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display size | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 II 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) while the Panasonic G6 has dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).
Check the Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic G6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S5 II vs the G6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 II and G6 is 59 and 74 respectively.

Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 II and G6.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S5 II with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S5 II will deliver extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher S5 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic G6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2023-01-04 | 2013-04-24 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 779 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 65 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3.00" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,840 thousand dots | 1,036 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.50 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Highest video resolution | 5952x3968 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 740g (1.63 lbs) | 390g (0.86 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") | 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photographs | 340 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLJ31 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Price at release | $2,000 | $750 |