Panasonic Lumix S5 II
vs Sony a7 IV
vs
Both builds use the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 Art so you can pin one and flip the body in the simulator.
| Panasonic Lumix S5 II | Sony a7 IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor size | 35.6 × 23.8 mm | 35.9 × 23.9 mm |
| Crop factor | 1.01× | 1× |
| Sensor class | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Native mount | L | E |
| Aspect modes | 3:2 · 16:9 | 3:2 · 16:9 |
| Released | 2023 | 2021 |
Because the a7 IV has the larger sensor, the same focal length reads wider on it. Here's the full-frame-equivalent and horizontal field of view for each at common focal lengths.
| Lens focal | Lumix S5 II (1.01×) | a7 IV (1×) |
|---|---|---|
| 16mm | 16mm · 96.1° | 16mm · 96.6° |
| 24mm | 24mm · 73.1° | 24mm · 73.6° |
| 35mm | 35mm · 53.9° | 35mm · 54.3° |
| 50mm | 51mm · 39.2° | 50mm · 39.5° |
| 85mm | 86mm · 23.7° | 85mm · 23.8° |
What's the crop-factor difference between the Lumix S5 II and the a7 IV?
The Lumix S5 II is 1.01× and the a7 IV is 1×. The a7 IV is wider — with the same lens it captures roughly 1% more horizontal field of view than the Lumix S5 II.
Do the Lumix S5 II and a7 IV use the same lenses?
Not natively — the Lumix S5 II is L and the a7 IV is E. focalcomp's registry shows which adapters bridge them.
Which is wider, the Lumix S5 II or the a7 IV?
The a7 IV. Its larger sensor (1× vs 1.01×) sees a wider field of view from any given focal length.