Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023
Panasonic
97 Overall Score
vs
Canon VIXIA HF G70 HF G70 Black 2022
Canon
42 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II | Canon VIXIA HF G70 HF G70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | 1/2.3-inch |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP★ | 20 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | Venus Engine | DIGIC DV 6 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264/H.265/MOV/MP4/ProRes 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit | MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.5"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 1.8M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.66 kg★ | 0.74 kg |
| Battery Life | 370 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
Canon VIXIA HF G70 HF G70 Black 2022
- Strong burst (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong evf (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (78th percentile)
- Below average af (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average video (24th percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 20230.061score per dollar
vs
Canon VIXIA HF G70 HF G70 Black 20220.032score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 16 of 33 specs.
