Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A9

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S5 II (24MP) and the A9 (24MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The S5 II was introduced 5 years after the A9 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S5 II scores against the A9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II & Sony Alpha A9. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 II Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 II has got outside measurements of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Sony A9 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S5 II vs the A9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S5 II and A9 is 59 and 65 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 II and A9.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher S5 II provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.