Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7 II

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic S5 II versus Sony A7 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S5 II (24MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The S5 II was manufactured 8 years later than the A7 II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S5 II grades vs the A7 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II & Sony Alpha A7 II. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S5 II Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 II features exterior 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) while the Sony A7 II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S5 II compared to the A7 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5 II and A7 II is 59 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 II and A7 II.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher S5 II will have an edge in sensor tech.