Panasonic S5 vs Sony a1

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic S5 and Sony a1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and a1 (50MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The S5 was manufactured 5 months before the a1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S5 grades versus the a1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 offers exterior dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Sony a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S5 versus the a1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and a1 is 60 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and a1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony a1 to show greater detail due to its extra 26MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively.