Panasonic S5 vs Sony A700

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic S5 vs Sony A700, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and A700 (12MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and A700 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The S5 was introduced 12 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S5 grades against the A700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 has got outside measurements 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 A700 has specifications of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S5 vs Sony A700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S5 compared to the A700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and A700 is 60 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 and A700.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S5 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will render extra detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern S5 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.