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Panasonic S5 II vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
67
Features
89
Overall
75

Panasonic S5 II vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Panasonic S5 II
(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
Sony ZV-E1
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Sony ZV-E1

 S5 II ZV-E1 
Screen resolution1840k1037kCrisper screen (+803k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Panasonic S5 II

 ZV-E1 S5 II 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 II and Sony ZV-E1

 S5 II ZV-E1 
LaunchedJanuary 2023March 2023Similar age
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3.00"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S5 II vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic S5 II vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 II vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 II vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Portrait photography camera
86
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
72
manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 II as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Street photography camera
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
84
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
lighter than others (483g)
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 II Sports photography features
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography features
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (370 CIPA)
72
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery (570 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low max shutter speed