Panasonic LUMIX S5 S5 Black
Panasonic
87 Overall Score
vs
Pentax WG WG-8 Green
Pentax
30 Overall Score
Scores
Video
Product Photography
Youtube
Wedding Events
Photography
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 S5 | Pentax WG WG-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | 1/2.3-inch |
| Megapixels | 96 MP★ | 20 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | Venus Engine | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 225 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 7 fps★ | 5 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 180 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.264 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.71 kg | 0.21 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 440 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI★ | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX S5 S5 Black
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong video (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong battery (91th percentile)91th %ile
Pentax WG WG-8 Green
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average af (2th percentile)2th %ile
- Below average display (24th percentile)
- Below average sensor (25th percentile)
- Below average burst (27th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S5 S5 Black0.125score per dollar
vs
Pentax WG WG-8 Green0.068score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX S5 S5 Black offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S5 S5
Scores 87 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 20 of 32 specs.
