Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023
Panasonic
97 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha 7 ILCE7M4BKIT1 Black 2021
Sony
51 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II | Sony Alpha 7 ILCE7M4BKIT1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP | 50 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100★ | — |
| Processor | Venus Engine | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264/H.265/MOV/MP4/ProRes 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit | 10-bit 4:2:2 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.66 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
Sony Alpha 7 ILCE7M4BKIT1 Black 2021
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong video (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (78th percentile)
- Strong af (77th percentile)
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 20230.061score per dollar
vs
Sony Alpha 7 ILCE7M4BKIT1 Black 20210.018score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023 offers 3.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 14 of 33 specs.
