Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX DC-S5M2X Black 2023
Panasonic
70 Overall Score
vs
Sony a7R a7R V Black 2022
Sony
100 Overall Score
Scores
Video
Beginner
Wedding Events
Photography
Sports Wildlife
Product Photography
Youtube
Vlogging
Streaming
Travel
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX DC-S5M2X | Sony a7R a7R V | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP | 61 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | L2 | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 693 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 9 fps | 10 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | 7 fps |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | ALL-Intra, ProRes | H.265/XAVC HS, H.264/XAVC S, H.264/XAVC S-I |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | — | 0.72 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 440 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI Type A | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX DC-S5M2X Black 2023
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
Sony a7R a7R V Black 2022
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX DC-S5M2X Black 20230.036score per dollar
vs
Sony a7R a7R V Black 20220.030score per dollar
Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX DC-S5M2X Black 2023 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony a7R a7R V
Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 7 of 33 specs.
