Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7R
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Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 5952 x 3968 video
- Leica L Mount
- 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
- Announced January 2023
- Replaced the Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Renewed by Sony A7R II
Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7R Overview
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7R Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Sony A7R
S5 II | A7R | |||
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Revealed | January 2023 | February 2014 | More modern by 109 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1840k | 1230k | Crisper screen (+610k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Panasonic S5 II
A7R | S5 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 II and Sony A7R
S5 II | A7R | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3.00" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7R Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II | Sony Alpha A7R | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II | Sony Alpha A7R |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2023-01-04 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 36 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 7360 x 4912 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 779 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 65 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.00" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,840k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 5952x3968 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 740 grams (1.63 pounds) | 465 grams (1.03 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 95 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2746 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 pictures | 340 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLJ31 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Price at launch | $2,000 | $1,898 |