Panasonic S5 II vs Sony ZV-E1
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Panasonic S5 II vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 5952 x 3968 video
- Leica L Mount
- 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
- Launched January 2023
- Succeeded the Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
- Launched March 2023
Panasonic S5 II vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S5 II and Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the S5 II (24MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).
Photography GlossaryThe S5 II was unveiled 2 months before the ZV-E1 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the S5 II matches up against the ZV-E1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic S5 II vs Sony ZV-E1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II & Sony ZV-E1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 II Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Sony ZV-E1
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Screen resolution | 1840k | 1037k | Crisper screen (+803k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Panasonic S5 II
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 II and Sony ZV-E1
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Launched | January 2023 | March 2023 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.00" | 3.00" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic S5 II vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 II has external dimensions 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 ZV-E1 has proportions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic S5 II and Sony ZV-E1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S5 II and the ZV-E1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 II and ZV-E1 is 59 and 80 respectively.
Panasonic S5 II vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 II and ZV-E1.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic S5 II to give more detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.