Reasons to choose Lumix DC-S5
Released in 2020, Lumix DC-S5 has about 847 mm² of sensor area, 24.2 MP effective resolution, and a 714 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
vs Sony a7C
VS
Sensor area
847 mm²
Lumix DC-S5847 mm²
a7C- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DC-S5 and a7C have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Lumix DC-S5Metrica7C
24.2 MPEffective pixels24.2 MP
35.6 × 23.8Sensor35.6 × 23.8
5.92 µmPixel pitch5.92 µm
35.01 µm²Pixel area35.01 µm²
2.86 MP/cm²Pixel density2.86 MP/cm²
1.01Crop factor1.01
3,840 × 2,160Maximum video3,840 × 2,160
714 gWeight509 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Pro Duo
Li-ion Battery Li-ion batteryBatteryNP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DC-S5 and a7C have the same sensor area. The a7C has the lighter body. The Lumix DC-S5 and a7C have the same effective resolution. The Lumix DC-S5 and a7C were both released in 2020. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose a7C
Released in 2020, a7C has about 847 mm² of sensor area, 24.2 MP effective resolution, and a 509 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.