Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X vs Olympus PEN-F

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X Olympus PEN-F
      BrandPanasonicOlympus
      ModelLumix DC-S5 II XPEN-F
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-S5
      MSRP$2199.99$1199 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X Olympus PEN-F
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions35.6 x 23.8 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels25.28 Megapixel22 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel20 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,80080 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X Olympus PEN-F
      ProcessorVenus EngineTruePic VII
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40005184 x 3888
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:241:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White Balance2500 to 10,000K
      Presets: AWB, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X Olympus PEN-F
      Autofocus ModesPhase DetectMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-6 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points77981
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X Olympus PEN-F
      Lens MountLeica LMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X Olympus PEN-F
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD with static touch controlTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,840k dot1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X Olympus PEN-F
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x1.23x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.78x0.62x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,680k dot2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Display speed120fps / 60fps
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X Olympus PEN-F
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)9.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)30.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting30.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 9 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 5 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 2 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 30 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 200 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 9 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 5 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 2 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X Olympus PEN-F
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto*
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction*
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync.
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off *For iA only.      		Flash Auto
      Redeye
      Fill-in
      Flash Off
      Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain)
      Slow sync (1st curtain)
      Slow sync (2nd curtain)
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTLTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X Olympus PEN-F
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockSet the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X Olympus PEN-F
      DxO Low Light ISO894
      DxO Color Depth23.1
      DxO Dynamic Range12.4
      DxO Overall Score74
      Video Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X Olympus PEN-F
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/H.265/MOV/MP4/ProRes 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit
      5952 x 3968 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps]
      5952 x 3136 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps]
      5888 x 3312 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps]
      4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [150 to 200 Mbps]
      3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [150 to 200 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94/100 fps [20 to 454 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution5952 x 39681920 x 1080
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording Modes12-Bit via HDMI
      5888 x 3312 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      10-Bit via USB
      5776 x 3056 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080 @ 24.00/25/50 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurvePanasonic V-Gamut, V-Log
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limitunlimited30 min
      IP StreamingRTP, RTSP
      3840 x 2160 to 1280 x 720 at 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p (4.0 to 25.00 Mb/s)
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X Olympus PEN-F
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X Olympus PEN-F
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: Lumix Sync
      Functionality: Access Stored Files, Firmware Update, Remote Control
      *As of January, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control 2.5mm wired or via smartphone
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X Olympus PEN-F
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X Olympus PEN-F
      Dimensions134 x 102 x 90 mm (5.29 x 4.03 x 3.55")125 x 72 x 37 mm (4.92 x 2.83 x 1.46")
      Weight (inc. batteries)740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.8 x 6.3 x 6.1"
      Package Weight2.68 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X Olympus PEN-F
      Battery PackDMW-BLJ31BLN-1
      Battery Life370 shots330 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X Olympus PEN-F
      Self Timer 2 or 12 seconds, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount on Camera Body
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor shift type


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