Panasonic S5 vs Sony A6400

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic S5 vs Sony A6400, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is fairly close but the S5 (Full frame) and A6400 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The S5 was revealed 20 months after the A6400 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S5 scores against the A6400 in relation 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 a6400. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 offers outer measurements 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 A6400 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S5 vs Sony A6400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S5 against the A6400.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and A6400 is 60 and 83 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and A6400.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The S5 comes with the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer S5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.