Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7S II
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
- Released August 2020
- Newer Model is Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Announced October 2015
- Replaced the Sony A7S
- Successor is Sony A7S III
Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7S II Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic S5 versus Sony A7S II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and A7S II (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S5 was brought out 4 years later than the A7S II and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S5 grades vs the A7S II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7S II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony A7S II
S5 | A7S II | |||
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Announced | August 2020 | October 2015 | More recent by 59 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1840k | 1229k | Sharper display (+611k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Panasonic S5
A7S II | S5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony A7S II
S5 | A7S II | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3.0" | 3" | Same display measurement |
Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 has got external measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).
See the Panasonic S5 versus Sony A7S II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S5 vs the A7S II.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and A7S II is 60 and 68 respectively.
Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and A7S II.
To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic S5 to render extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger S5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7S II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Sony Alpha A7S II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Sony Alpha A7S II |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2020-08-14 | 2015-10-12 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4240 x 2832 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | 409600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 169 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica L | Sony E |
Available lenses | 31 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.0" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,840k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 714 gr (1.57 lbs) | 627 gr (1.38 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 pictures | 370 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Cost at launch | $1,999 | $2,767 |