Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony A7 III

Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic GH5 II versus Sony A7 III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GH5 II (20MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is very well matched but the GH5 II (Four Thirds) and A7 III (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The GH5 II was unveiled 3 years later than the A7 III and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GH5 II grades against the A7 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II and Sony Alpha A7 III. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5 II Gallery and Sony A7 III Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5 II provides outer measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Sony A7 III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GH5 II versus Sony A7 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GH5 II vs the A7 III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5 II and A7 III is 59 and 63 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5 II and A7 III.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH5 II using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 III will resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent GH5 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.