Panasonic Lumix S S5 IIX Black 2024
Olympus PEN E-PL7 E-PL7 Black 2015
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Lumix S S5 IIX Black 2024
The Panasonic Lumix S5IIX is widely praised as a top-tier hybrid camera, offering exceptional video quality, robust stabilization, and a significant autofocus upgrade. Users highlight its value for money, especially for filmmakers and content creators, though some note occasional freezing issues and a blacked-out design that makes buttons hard to see. Overall, it's considered a powerful and versatile tool that competes well with Sony and Canon.
Pros
- Excellent video quality and 6K recording
- Great in-body image stabilization
- Improved phase-detection autofocus
- Good value for money
- Solid build quality and ergonomics
Cons
- Occasional freezing requiring battery pull
- Black design makes buttons hard to see
- No USB streaming for Zoom
- Crop in 4K 60fps video
- Limited L-mount lens selection
Olympus PEN E-PL7 E-PL7 Black 2015
The Olympus PEN E-PL7 is highly praised for its compact size, excellent image quality, and compatibility with Micro Four Thirds lenses. Users appreciate its effective image stabilization, touch screen, and ease of use for both casual and advanced photography. Some note the autofocus struggles with moving subjects and the battery door feels flimsy, but overall it is seen as a versatile and reliable camera.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight body
- Excellent image quality
- Effective image stabilization
- Touch screen for precise control
- Compatibility with Micro Four Thirds lenses
Cons
- Autofocus struggles with moving subjects
- Flimsy battery compartment door
- No built-in viewfinder
- Limited programmable buttons
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix S S5 IIX | Olympus PEN E-PL7 E-PL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | MOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP★ | 16.100000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | L2 technology | TruePic VII |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 | 81 |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 8 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265, ProRes | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 370 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C★ | — |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Lumix S S5 IIX Black 2024
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
Olympus PEN E-PL7 E-PL7 Black 2015
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong af (77th percentile)
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Below average build (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average sensor (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 18 of 33 specs.
