Panasonic S5 vs Sony A65

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic S5 versus Sony A65, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the A65 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the S5 (Full frame) and A65 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The S5 was launched 8 years later than the A65 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S5 grades vs the A65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 features 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) while the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S5 against the A65.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and A65 is 60 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 and A65.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The S5 has got the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The newer S5 provides an edge in sensor technology.