Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic G7

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic G7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and G7 (16MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and G7 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The S5 was launched 5 years after the G7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S5 matches up versus the G7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Panasonic G7 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 has got exterior measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Panasonic G7 has specifications of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

See the Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic G7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S5 compared to the G7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 and G7 is 60 and 71 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and G7.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S5 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S5 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern S5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.