Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7R

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7R, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S5 II (24MP) and A7R (36MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The S5 II was unveiled 9 years after the A7R which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the S5 II scores versus the A7R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II and Sony Alpha A7R. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 II Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S5 II features outside measurements of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Sony A7R has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S5 II versus the A7R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 II and A7R is 59 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 II and A7R.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A7R to produce more detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer S5 II is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.