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Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7c

Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • New Model is Panasonic S5 II
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Announced September 2020
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7c Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic S5 versus Sony A7c, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the A7c (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The S5 was brought out at a similar time to the A7c so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S5 scores against the A7c for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony A7c

 S5 A7c 
Screen resolution1840k922kSharper screen (+918k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Panasonic S5

 A7c S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony A7c

 S5 A7c 
AnnouncedAugust 2020September 2020Similar generation
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3.0"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S5 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Sony A7c has sizing of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S5 compared to the A7c.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and A7c is 60 and 78 respectively.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 and A7c.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images however you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7c Portrait photography highlights
85
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
78
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 Street photography advice
Sony A7c Street photography advice
78
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 Sports photography info
Sony A7c Sports photography info
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
lacks phase detect autofocus
88
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (740 shots)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 Travel photography info
Sony A7c Travel photography info
79
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
selfie friendly display
86
great battery pack (740 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 Landscape photography info
Sony A7c Landscape photography info
86
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.0 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
88
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
great battery pack (740 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7c as a Vlogging camera
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
86
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Sony A7c
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Sony Alpha A7c
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2020-08-14 2020-09-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 31 122
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3.0 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,840k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone 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 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 714 grams (1.57 lbs) 509 grams (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos 740 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Two Single
Launch pricing $1,999 $1,800