Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7 IV

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic S5 II and Sony A7 IV, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S5 II (24MP) and A7 IV (33MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The S5 II was revealed 15 months after the A7 IV making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S5 II scores vs the A7 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II & Sony Alpha A7 IV. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 II Gallery & Sony A7 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 II enjoys external measurements 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 Sony A7 IV has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S5 II and Sony A7 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S5 II versus the A7 IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 II and A7 IV is 59 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 II and A7 IV.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A7 IV to resolve more detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher S5 II will have a benefit in sensor tech.