Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023
Panasonic
97 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha a9 III Black 2024
Sony
91 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 a9 III | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP | 24.600000381469727 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 250 |
| Processor | Venus Engine | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/80000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264/H.265/MOV/MP4/ProRes 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit | XAVC HS/XAVC S/XAVC S-I |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 0.62 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 370 shots | 710 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| 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 Alpha a9 III Black 2024
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 20230.061score per dollar
vs
Sony Alpha a9 III Black 20240.013score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023 offers 4.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 10 usage categories and 3 of 33 specs.
