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Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
60
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(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
Sony A7S 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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony A7S II

 S5 A7S II 
AnnouncedAugust 2020October 2015More recent by 59 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1229kSharper display (+611k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Panasonic S5

 A7S II S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony A7S II

 S5 A7S II 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display size3.0"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Portrait photography camera
86
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
68
manual focus
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
above average high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 Sports photography information
Sony A7S II Sports photography information
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
has no phase detect auto focus
58
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery (370 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S5
Travel photography with Sony A7S II
79
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
49
weather sealing
bad battery (370 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 Landscape photography information
Sony A7S II Landscape photography information
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.0 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
71
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 Vlogging info
Sony A7S II Vlogging info
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
35
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Sony A7S II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Sony Alpha A7S II
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