Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony A7 II

Following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic GH5 II versus Sony A7 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GH5 II (20MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is pretty similar but the GH5 II (Four Thirds) and A7 II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The GH5 II was revealed 6 years after the A7 II which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GH5 II scores versus the A7 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II & Sony Alpha A7 II. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5 II Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5 II comes with outside measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Sony A7 II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GH5 II versus Sony A7 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GH5 II against the A7 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GH5 II and A7 II is 59 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5 II and A7 II.

To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GH5 II using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7 II will offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer GH5 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.