Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7R II

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic S5 II and Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S5 II (24MP) and A7R II (42MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The S5 II was introduced 7 years later than the A7R II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S5 II grades vs the A7R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II & Sony Alpha A7R II. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S5 II Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 II features outside 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) whilst the Sony A7R II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S5 II and Sony A7R II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S5 II versus the A7R II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 II and A7R II is 59 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 II and A7R II.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A7R II to offer more detail using its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S5 II will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.