Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7S
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Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
- Older Model is Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 409600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Launched April 2014
- Refreshed by Sony A7S II
Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7S Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic S5 II versus Sony A7S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the S5 II (24MP) and A7S (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe S5 II was released 8 years later than the A7S and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S5 II scores against the A7S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7S Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II & Sony Alpha A7S. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 II Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Sony A7S
S5 II | A7S | |||
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Launched | January 2023 | April 2014 | Fresher by 107 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1840k | 1230k | Sharper screen (+610k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Panasonic S5 II
A7S | S5 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 II and Sony A7S
S5 II | A7S | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3.00" | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S5 II has got outside measurements of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Sony A7S has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic S5 II versus Sony A7S in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S5 II versus the A7S.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5 II and A7S is 59 and 77 respectively.
Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 II and A7S.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic S5 II to show extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger S5 II will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7S Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II | Sony Alpha A7S | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II | Sony Alpha A7S |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2023-01-04 | 2014-04-06 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4240 x 2832 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 409600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 779 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | Sony E |
Available lenses | 65 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,840 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | 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 synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p | 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) |
Maximum video resolution | 5952x3968 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 740 gr (1.63 lbs) | 489 gr (1.08 lbs) |
Physical 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 rating | not tested | 87 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3702 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photographs | 360 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLJ31 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | 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 |
Card slots | Two | One |
Price at launch | $2,000 | $1,998 |