Panasonic S5 Mark II vs Panasonic S5 Comparison

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24 MP | Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic S5 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the Panasonic S5 II with the camera that it replaced, the Panasonic S5, list out what is new, its advantages over its predecessor and finally try to conclude if the S5 Mark II is a worthy upgrade to the S5. Panasonic S5 II was introduced to the market in January 2023 and Panasonic S5 was launched in August 2020 so it will be interesting to see how much difference this 29 months between the two cameras make.

S5 Mark II and S5 are members of Panasonic's Lumix S series of cameras. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Panasonic Lumix S Series History

Model	Release Date	Sensor	Dimensions	Weight
Panasonic S5 II	2023	24.0MP - Full frame	134 x 102 x 90mm	740g
Panasonic S5 II X	2023	24.0MP - Full frame	134 x 102 x 90mm	740g
Panasonic S5	2020	24.0MP - Full frame	133 x 97 x 82mm	714g
Panasonic S1H	2019	24.0MP - Full frame	151 x 114 x 110mm	1052g
Panasonic S1	2019	24.0MP - Full frame	149 x 110 x 97mm	1021g

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic S5 II Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2023-01-04

24MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor

No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter

ISO 100 - 51200 ( expands to 50 - 204800)

Leica L Mount

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3.00" Fully Articulated Screen

3680k dot Electronic viewfinder

9.0fps (30.0fps Electronic) continuous shooting

6K - 5952 x 3968 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

740g. 134 x 102 x 90 mm

Weather-sealed Body

Replaced Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Compare

Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2020-08-14

24MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor

No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter

ISO 100 - 51200 ( expands to 50 - 204800)

Leica L Mount

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3.00" Fully Articulated Screen

2360k dot Electronic viewfinder

7.0fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

714g. 133 x 97 x 82 mm

Weather-sealed Body

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II over Panasonic Lumix DC-S5

Viewfinder Magnif.	0.78x vs 0.74x	Larger Viewfinder
Number of Focus Points	779 vs 225	554 more focus points
Continuous Shooting	30.0fps vs 7.0fps	23 fps faster
Viewfinder Resolution	3680k dot vs 2360k dot	55% higher resolution
Max Video Resolution	5952 x 3968 vs 3840 x 2160	Higher Resolution Video
Full-size HDMI Port	Yes vs No	Use standard HDMI cables without adapters
USB Version	USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)	Faster Data transfer from the camera
Animal Eye AF Tracking	Yes vs No	Easily lock and track focus on animals

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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 over Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II

Battery Life	440 shots vs 370 shots	70 more frames with a single charge
Weight	714 g vs 740 g	26 g lighter

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Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5

Video Record Limit	Unlimited vs Unlimited	Record clips longer than 30 minutes
Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Live Composite Mode	Yes vs Yes	Excellent help for long-exposure photography
Bluetooth Connection	Yes vs Yes	Connect to other devices via Bluetooth
Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen	Fully Articulated vs Fully Articulated	Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs Yes	Better for flash photography
Touch Screen	Yes vs Yes	Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder	Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic)	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Max Resolution	24 MP vs 24 MP	Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution	1.840k dots vs 1.840k dots	High resolution screens
Max Continuous Shooting	30.0fps vs 7.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Microphone Port	Yes vs Yes	High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port	Yes vs Yes	better video control
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs Yes	shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs Yes	creative shooting
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD	Yes vs Yes	Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Pixel Shift High Resolution Mode	Yes (96 MP) vs Yes (96 MP)	Increased resolution with Pixel Shifting
4K Photo Mode	Yes vs Yes	Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
6K Photo Mode	Yes vs Yes	Extract 18MP photos from video footage
Focus Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking	Yes vs Yes	Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Post Focus Mode	Yes vs Yes	Change focus point after taking a shot
Storage Slot	2 vs 2	Extra Storage Slot
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs Yes	Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Video Bit rates	200mbps vs 200mbps	High Video quality
Min Focus Sensitivity	EV -6 vs EV -6	Autofocus in very low light
Digital video stabilization	Yes vs Yes	Stabilizes your videos in-camera
UHS Card Support	UHS-II vs UHS-II	Read/Write in High Speeds
Webcam Function	Yes vs Yes	Use your camera as a Webcam
Anti flicker	Yes vs Yes	Reduced uneven color and exposure under flickering light
Eye Tracking Focus	Yes vs Yes	Autofocus system locks on the eye and tracks the subject

Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5

Built-in Flash	No vs No	Require external flash

Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic S5: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic S5 II has external dimensions of 134 x 102 x 90 mm (5.29 x 4.03 x 3.55″) and weighs 740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic S5 has external dimensions of 133 x 97 x 82 mm (5.24 x 3.82 x 3.23″) and weighs 714 g (1.57 lb) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic S5 II and the Panasonic S5. Panasonic S5 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 1mm narrower, 5mm shorter and 8mm thinner than Panasonic S5 II.

Comparison image of the Panasonic S5 II and the Panasonic S5 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5.

Comparison image of the Panasonic S5 II and the Panasonic S5 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5.

Top View Comparison image of the Panasonic S5 II and the the Panasonic S5 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic S5 is 26g lighter than the Panasonic S5 II but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you also have to take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5 have the same Leica L lens mount and Full frame sized sensors, lenses will not be a differentiator on total size of the system.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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S5 Mark II

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Weather Sealing

Both the S5 Mark II and the S5 have weather sealings in their bodies, making them resistant to water and dust.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

Both cameras feature Fully Articulating screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. Fully articulating screens are also useful for taking Selfies and video.

Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic S5: Sensor Comparison

Both Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5 have Full frame sized 24.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Another similarity between these two cameras is that both Panasonic S5 and Panasonic S5 II sensors lack anti-alias (Low-Pass) filters. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moiré occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the S5 Mark II and S5 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5 Cameras

Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic S5 Comparison of Available Lenses

Which camera has more lenses?

The number of available lenses is a big deciding factor when choosing your interchangeable lens camera. In this case, both Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5 have the same Leica L lens mount so have 62 native lenses available. All of these lenses cover Full frame sensor.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Both Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5 have Sensor-based Image stabilization which means that all the lenses will be stabilized in these bodies. S5 Mark II's built-in Image stabilization system is effective for compensating vibration up to 6.5-stops according to CIPA standards, whereas the S5's IS system is rated up to 6.5-stops.

Lens Type	# of Panasonic S5 II Lenses	# of Panasonic S5 Lenses
Standard Zoom	8 (7 Full Frame)	8 (7 Full Frame)
Standard Prime	14 (13 Full Frame)	14 (13 Full Frame)
Wideangle Zoom	5 (5 Full Frame)	5 (5 Full Frame)
Wideangle Prime	18 (17 Full Frame)	18 (17 Full Frame)
Telephoto Zoom	8 (8 Full Frame)	8 (8 Full Frame)
Telephoto Prime	7 (7 Full Frame)	7 (7 Full Frame)
SuperZoom	n/a	n/a
Wideangle Fisheye Prime	n/a	n/a
Macro Prime	2 (2 Full Frame)	2 (2 Full Frame)
Perspective Control Prime	n/a	n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime	n/a	n/a
TOTAL	62 (59 Full Frame)	62 (59 Full Frame)

Here are some of the most popular Leica L Mount Lenses on Camera Decision:

Popular Leica L Mount Lenses for the S5 Mark II and the S5

	Coverage	Weight	Focusing	Street Price
Panasonic Lumix S 35mm F1.8	35mm FF	295gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix S Pro 24-70mm F2.8	35mm FF	935gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm F4 Macro OIS	35mm FF	680gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 mm F2.8-4	35mm FF	1710gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS S	35mm FF	2100gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art	35mm FF	515gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art	35mm FF	835gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm F2.8-4 ASPH	35mm FF	1140gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo

What types of Photography are Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic S5 II for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Panasonic S5 for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Large Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
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Panasonic S5 II for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Panasonic S5 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Large Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
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Panasonic S5 II for Sports Photography

GOOD

Panasonic S5 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.0fps
Anti Flicker feature
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
779 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
225 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Anti Flicker feature
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Panasonic S5 II for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT

Panasonic S5 for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT

Large Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Anti Flicker feature
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
740g
Body Thickness 90mm
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Large Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Anti Flicker feature
Medium size Body
714g
Body Thickness 82mm
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Panasonic S5 II for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic S5 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Large Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
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Panasonic S5 II vs Panasonic S5: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5 scores compare:

Panasonic S5 II

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #20 out of 111 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #21 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Panasonic S5

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #30 out of 111 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #32 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Panasonic S5 II has a higher Overall Score than the Panasonic S5 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic S5 II Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II	Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Brand	Panasonic	Panasonic
Announced	2023-01-04	2020-08-14
Body Type	SLR-style mirrorless	SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type	CMOS	CMOS
Size	Full frame	Full frame
Dimensions	35.6 x 23.8 mm	35.6 x 23.8 mm
Area	847.28mm²	847.28mm²
Megapixels	24 megapixels	24 megapixels
Max Resolution	6000 x 4000	6000 x 4000
Max Native Light sensitivity	51,200 ISO	51,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	204800 ISO	204800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity	50 ISO	50 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	779	225
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	Leica L	Leica L
Number of Available Lenses	62	62
Screen
Type	Fully Articulated	Fully Articulated
Size	3.00"	3.00"
Resolution	1,840k dots	1,840k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	3,680k dots	2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.78x	0.74x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/8000s	1/8000s
Max Electronic Shutter	1/8000s	1/8000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Max Flash Sync	1/250s	1/250s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	9.0 fps	7.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	5952 x 3968	3840 x 2160
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264, H.265	MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	740g	714g
Dimensions	134 x 102 x 90mm	133 x 97 x 82mm
Battery Life	370 shots	440 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested	94
DxO Color Depth	not tested	25.1
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested	14.5
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested	2697
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