Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic G95

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic S5 II versus Panasonic G95, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S5 II (24MP) and the G95 (20.3MP) is pretty close but the S5 II (Full frame) and G95 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The S5 II was unveiled 3 years later than the G95 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S5 II matches up against the G95 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 II Gallery & Panasonic G95 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in 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") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Panasonic G95 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S5 II against the G95.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 II and G95 is 59 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 II and G95.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S5 II using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S5 II will provide you with more detail having an extra 3.7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent S5 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.