Panasonic S5 II vs Sony FX3

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic S5 II and Sony FX3, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the S5 II (24MP) and FX3 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The S5 II was launched 23 months after the FX3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S5 II scores vs the FX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II and Sony FX3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 II Gallery and Sony FX3 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 II enjoys outside measurements of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Sony FX3 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S5 II and Sony FX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S5 II versus the FX3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 II and FX3 is 59 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 II and FX3.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic S5 II to give more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S5 II is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.