Name: Panasonic LUMIX S5 II
Brand: Panasonic
SKU: 9dbbb581-e3e1-4c9c-b715-0a543746cf49
Price: 1597.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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$1597.99

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The Sony Alpha A7 III is a highly regarded camera that excels in multiple areas. Experts praise its exceptional image quality, thanks to its 24.2 mega... more

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Experts prefer Sony Alpha A7 III over Panasonic LUMIX S5 II

On 11 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 83 Digital Camera expert endorsements .

Currently, Sony Alpha A7 III received 1 endorsement from Photography PX. Meanwhile, Panasonic LUMIX S5 II did not receive any endorsements this month.

Rank	Change	Price	Digital Camera	PCMag	Gadget Review	Futurism	Tom's Guide	Digital Trends	Rtings.com	Lifewire	Photography PX	BestReviews	TechRadar
40	N/A	$1798	Sony Alpha A7 III The Sony Alpha A7 III is a highly regarded camera that offers exceptional image quality, fast and accurate autofocus, versatile video capabilities, extended battery life, and comfortable handling, making it suitable for a wide range of photography needs.	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	5	-	-
N/A	N/A	$1598	Panasonic LUMIX S5 II	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

Photography PX ranked Sony Alpha A7 III as #5

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#5 out of 5 Sony Alpha A7 III

Source: photographypx.com

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As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Panasonic LUMIX S5 II nor Sony Alpha A7 III were recommended by key experts who publish Digital Cameras recommendations.

Rank	Change	Price	Digital Camera	PCMag	Gadget Review	Futurism	Tom's Guide	Digital Trends	Rtings.com	Lifewire	Photography PX	BestReviews	TechRadar
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.	-	-	1	-	1	-	-	-	-	-
2	-	$879	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.	10	-	-	9	-	5	-	-	-	2
3	-	$2497	Nikon Z6 III	2	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-
4	-	$2280	Fujifilm X100VI	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	6
5	-	$579	Canon EOS R50 The Canon EOS R50 receives positive reviews for its image quality, autofocus performance, video capabilities, and ergonomics, making it a highly capable camera for various use cases, particularly travel photography.	-	-	-	1	-	6	-	-	-	-
6	-	$1998	Sony A7 IV The Sony a7 IV is a highly praised camera that offers exceptional image quality, advanced autofocus performance, impressive video capabilities, reliable battery life, and comfortable ergonomics, making it suitable for a wide range of photography and videography needs.	-	-	-	11	-	-	-	-	-	1
7	+10	Check price	Panasonic Lumix G9 II	6	-	-	13	-	3	-	-	-	-
8	-1	$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.	9	-	-	8	-	4	-	-	-	-
9	+1	$1699	Fujifilm X-T5 The Fujifilm X-T5 is a highly regarded camera known for its exceptional image quality, autofocus performance, video capabilities, and ergonomic design, although its battery life may be a concern for some users.	-	-	-	4	-	2	-	-	-	-
10	-1	$649	Canon EOS Rebel SL3 The Canon EOS Rebel SL3 is a highly praised camera that offers impressive image quality, fast autofocus performance, and good battery life, making it suitable for a wide range of photography applications.	-	-	2	-	-	-	-	-	5	-
11	-3	$649	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.	-	-	-	-	5	-	-	2	-	-
16	-1	$800	Olympus E-M10 Mark IV	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	-	7
17	-1	$1299	Fujifilm X-S20 The Fujifilm X-S20 is a highly recommended camera that offers exceptional image quality, impressive video capabilities, reliable autofocus performance, long battery life, and comfortable handling.	4	-	-	7	-	-	-	-	-	-
18	-	$349	DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro	5	-	-	17	-	-	-	-	-	-
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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 [29]

96

Total expert reviews: 29

with a score: 15
without a score: 14

Highest score by Camera Jabber	140
Average score based on 29 reviews	96
Lowest score by world-of-waterfalls.com	83

Score distribution:

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

From Seller:

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:

Advanced 24.2MP BSI full frame Image Sensor w/ 1.8X readout speed.Aspect Ratio - 3:2, Headphone Terminal : Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack), Mic Terminal : Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack). Brightness Control (Viewfinder) : Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2).
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