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Experts recommend Sony a6700 more than Panasonic LUMIX S5 II

As of 14 Jun 2024, experts prefer Sony a6700 over Panasonic LUMIX S5 II, but both Digital Cameras have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Sony a6700 received 3 recommendations: from Tom's Guide (4 Jun 2024), Rtings.com (3 Jun 2024) and PCMag (11 Jun 2024). By contrast, Panasonic LUMIX S5 II received only 2 recommendations from Tom's Guide (4 Jun 2024) and Rtings.com (3 Jun 2024).

Rank Change Price Digital Camera
Gadget Review
Futurism
Tom's Guide
Photography PX
Lifewire
Rtings.com
Digital Trends
BestReviews
PCMag
TechRadar
9
-2 $1398
Sony a6700
The Sony a6700 is a highly praised camera that offers excellent image quality, autofocus performance, video capabilities, battery life, and ergonomics, making it suitable for a wide range of photography genres.
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8
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4
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9
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17
-2 $1998
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II
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15
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2
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Endorsement summary:

  • On 4 Jun 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Sony a6700 as #8 and Panasonic LUMIX S5 II as #15
    Rank Digital Camera Comment
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    #8 out of 23 Sony a6700
    Pipped by the X-S20 for content creators (but only just)
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    #15 out of 23 Panasonic LUMIX S5 II
    The best advanced camera for video
    ... ... ...
  • On 3 Jun 2024 Rtings.com ranked Panasonic LUMIX S5 II as #2 and Sony a6700 as #4
    Rank Digital Camera Comment
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    #2 out of 7 Panasonic LUMIX S5 II
    Best Digital Camera For Video
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    #4 out of 7 Sony a6700
    Best Mid-Range Digital Camera
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  • On 11 Jun 2024 PCMag ranked Sony a6700 as #9
    Rank Digital Camera Comment
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    #9 out of 10 Sony a6700
    Best APS-C for Sony E Lenses
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After counting and adding up the 84 expert endorsements of the June rankings, Sony a6700 outranks Panasonic LUMIX S5 II. This is not to say that Panasonic LUMIX S5 II is a bad option. Like Sony a6700, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, Sony a6700 outranks Panasonic LUMIX S5 II by 8 positions. This indicates that, as of 14 Jun 2024, Sony a6700 is more critically acclaimed than Panasonic LUMIX S5 II.
Rank Change Price Digital Camera
Gadget Review
Futurism
Tom's Guide
Photography PX
Lifewire
Rtings.com
Digital Trends
BestReviews
PCMag
TechRadar
1
+1 Check price
Fujifilm X-T4
The Fujifilm X-T4 is a highly praised camera that offers top-notch image quality, excellent autofocus performance, impressive video capabilities, and improved battery life, making it suitable for a wide range of photography needs.
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1
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2
-1 Check price
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
The Canon EOS R6 Mark II is a highly praised camera that offers impressive image quality, autofocus performance, video capabilities, and ergonomic design, making it suitable for a wide range of photography needs.
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11
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1
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2
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3
+5 Check price
Canon EOS R10
The Canon EOS R10 is a highly praised camera with excellent image quality, autofocus performance, and ergonomics, making it suitable for a wide range of photography needs.
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9
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5
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10
3
4
-1 $520
Olympus Tough TG-6
The Olympus Tough TG-6 is a versatile and durable camera that offers good video quality, making it ideal for capturing action and outdoor adventures, although some reviewers have mentioned issues with audio quality in video recordings.
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5
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [19]

88
Total expert reviews: 19
  • with a score: 13
  • without a score: 6
Highest score by TechRadar
100
Average score based on 19 reviews
88
Lowest score by DPReview
60

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [28]

84
Total expert reviews: 28
  • with a score: 12
  • without a score: 16
Highest score by amateurphotographer.com
90
Average score based on 28 reviews
84
Lowest score by thephoblographer.com
60

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20
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  • Key Upgrades to a Compact Hybrid Powerhouse: Phase Hybrid Autofocus, Improved I.S., and Unlimited Video, with 24.2-MP 35mm full-frame CMOS Sensor for high resolution, natural description, and approximately 2x higher-speed signal processing
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From Seller:
  • 26.0MP APS-C format Exmor R back-illuminated CMOS sensor
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