Panasonic S5 vs Sony A3000

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic S5 vs Sony A3000, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is pretty similar but the S5 (Full frame) and A3000 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The S5 was unveiled 7 years later than the A3000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S5 scores versus the A3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Sony Alpha A3000. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 features physical measurements 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 Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S5 compared to the A3000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and A3000 is 60 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 and A3000.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S5 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S5 will deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer S5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.