Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7S III

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic S5 II and Sony A7S III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the S5 II (24MP) and A7S III (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The S5 II was brought out 2 years after the A7S III which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the S5 II scores vs the A7S III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II and Sony Alpha A7S III. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S5 II Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic S5 II provides exterior measurements of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S III has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S5 II and Sony A7S III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S5 II against the A7S III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 II and A7S III is 59 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 II and A7S III.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic S5 II to give you greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher S5 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.