Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic S5 II X

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic S5 II X, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the S5 II X (24MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The S5 was released 3 years before the S5 II X which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the S5 matches up against the S5 II X when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Panasonic S5 II X Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 offers outside dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 II X has proportions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

See the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic S5 II X in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S5 vs the S5 II X.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S5 and S5 II X is 60 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and S5 II X.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged S5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.