Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony A7R

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic GH5 II versus Sony A7R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the GH5 II (20MP) and A7R (36MP) and the GH5 II (Four Thirds) and A7R (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The GH5 II was launched 7 years after the A7R which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GH5 II scores versus the A7R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II and Sony Alpha A7R. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5 II Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5 II provides external dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

See the Panasonic GH5 II versus Sony A7R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GH5 II compared to the A7R.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5 II and A7R is 59 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5 II and A7R.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH5 II featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7R will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent GH5 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.