Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7R II

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic S5 versus Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and A7R II (42MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The S5 was released 5 years after the A7R II which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S5 grades vs the A7R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Sony Alpha A7R II. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 provides external measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Sony A7R II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S5 versus the A7R II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 and A7R II is 60 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 and A7R II.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A7R II to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer S5 should have an advantage in sensor technology.