Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023
Sony FX3A FX3A
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II | Sony FX3A FX3A | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP★ | 10.199999809265137 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 80★ |
| Processor | Venus Engine | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 | Phase Detection: 759 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264/H.265/MOV/MP4/ProRes 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit | MPEG-4 AVC/XAVC S-I, XAVC HS/H.265, XAVC S/MPEG-4 AVC, XAVC Proxy |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 0.64 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 370 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI |
| 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 FX3A FX3A
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong video (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average sensor (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023 offers 5.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 10 of 33 specs.