Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony A7R II

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic GH5 II versus Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the GH5 II (20MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the GH5 II (Four Thirds) and A7R II (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The GH5 II was released 6 years after the A7R II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GH5 II scores versus the A7R II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II and Sony Alpha A7R II. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5 II Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5 II has exterior dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GH5 II and the A7R II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5 II and A7R II is 59 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5 II and A7R II.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GH5 II due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R II will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer GH5 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.