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Panasonic Lumix S5 II vs Sony a7 IV
The Panasonic Lumix S5 II and the Sony a7 IV side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Panasonic Lumix S5 II if you want a newer model (2023 against 2021), which usually means better autofocus and video. Pick the Sony a7 IV if you want more resolution, for cropping and big prints (33 against 24.2 MP); more lenses made for it in this guide (278 against 158); and a lighter body (659 g against 740 g). If you already own L-Mount or Sony E lenses, the camera on that mount saves you buying them again.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix S5 II | Sony a7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Panasonic | Sony |
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Sensor | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm |
| Crop factor | 1× | 1× |
| Resolution | 24.2 MP | 33 MPmore detail |
| Stabilisation | in the body | in the body |
| Announced | 2023 | 2021 |
| Type | mirrorless camera | mirrorless camera |
| Weight | 740 g | 659 glighter |
| Lenses in this guide | 158 for its sensor, 27 more with a crop | 278 for its sensor, 125 more with a cropmore lenses |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Panasonic Lumix S5 II 1×, Sony a7 IV 1×.
What a 50mm frames like
Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 50mm on full frame.
Lenses
Different mounts (L-Mount and Sony E): a lens for one does not fit the other without an adapter. 117 lens designs in this guide are made in both mounts, mostly from third-party makers.
The Panasonic Lumix S5 II: 158 L-Mount lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Sony a7 IV: 278 Sony E lenses in this guide cover its sensor.