Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7 II

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic S5 versus Sony A7 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The S5 was brought out 5 years after the A7 II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S5 grades versus the A7 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Sony Alpha A7 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S5 comes with outer 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 Sony A7 II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S5 versus Sony A7 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S5 compared to the A7 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S5 and A7 II is 60 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and A7 II.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent S5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.