Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7

Following is a extended review of the Panasonic S5 II and Sony A7, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S5 II (24MP) and the A7 (24MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The S5 II was unveiled 9 years after the A7 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S5 II matches up against the A7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II and Sony Alpha A7. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 II Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 II has outer measurements of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S5 II against the A7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5 II and A7 is 59 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 II and A7.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern S5 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.