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Panasonic S5 vs Sony A9

Portability
60
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
74
Features
93
Overall
81

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A9 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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Replacement is Panasonic S5 II
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Updated by Sony A9 II
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony A9 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic S5 vs Sony A9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the A9 (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The S5 was released 3 years later than the A9 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S5 scores vs the A9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony A9

 S5 A9 
RevealedAugust 2020April 2017More recent by 41 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1440kCrisper display (+400k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Panasonic S5

 A9 S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony A9

 S5 A9 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display size3.0"3"Same display size
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 enjoys outside dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Sony A9 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S5 against the A9.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and A9 is 60 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and A9.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images though you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher S5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 Portrait photography features
Sony A9 Portrait photography features
86
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
84
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 Street photography factors
Sony A9 Street photography factors
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 Sports photography information
Sony A9 Sports photography information
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lacks phase detect auto focus
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 Travel photography highlights
Sony A9 Travel photography highlights
79
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
74
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A9 Landscape photography highlights
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.0")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
86
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 Vlogging factors
Sony A9 Vlogging factors
79
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
37
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Sony A9
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Sony Alpha A9
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-08-14 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 225 693
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony E
Number of lenses 31 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.0 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,840 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 grams (1.57 pounds) 673 grams (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 650 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Two Two
Price at release $1,999 $4,498