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Panasonic S5 vs Sony A9 II

Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Refreshed by Panasonic S5 II
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Previous Model is Sony A9
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony A9 II Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic S5 versus Sony A9 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The S5 was introduced 11 months after the A9 II which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S5 grades versus the A9 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony A9 II

 S5 A9 II 
IntroducedAugust 2020October 2019Newer by 11 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1440kClearer display (+400k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Panasonic S5

 A9 II S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony A9 II

 S5 A9 II 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3.0"3"Equal display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 comes with outer dimensions 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 A9 II has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S5 versus Sony A9 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S5 and the A9 II.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 and A9 II is 60 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and A9 II.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent S5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S5
Portrait photography with Sony A9 II
85
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
85
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S5
Street photography with Sony A9 II
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 Sports photography information
Sony A9 II Sports photography information
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
has no phase detect AF
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (690 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Travel photography camera
79
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good MP (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
73
great battery life (690 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 Landscape photography details
Sony A9 II Landscape photography details
86
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.0")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
86
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great battery life (690 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A9 II as a Vlogging camera
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic jack
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Sony A9 II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-08-14 2019-10-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 51200 51200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 225 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 31 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.0 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,840 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 714 grams (1.57 lb) 678 grams (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
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 shots 690 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail price $1,999 $4,498