Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7R IV

The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic S5 II and Sony A7R IV, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the S5 II (24MP) and A7R IV (61MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The S5 II was released 3 years after the A7R IV which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S5 II grades vs the A7R IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 II Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 II has 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 IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S5 II and Sony A7R IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S5 II and the A7R IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 II and A7R IV is 59 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 II and A7R IV.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A7R IV to result in more detail as a result of its extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent S5 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.