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Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony A7R V

Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
89
Overall
73
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
96
Overall
88

Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony A7R V Key Specs

Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4992 x 3744 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released July 2021
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH5
  • New Model is Panasonic GH6
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Announced October 2022
  • Old Model is Sony A7R IV
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Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony A7R V Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic GH5 II versus Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the GH5 II (20MP) and A7R V (61MP) and the GH5 II (Four Thirds) and A7R V (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH5 II was announced 15 months before the A7R V making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the GH5 II scores against the A7R V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Sony A7R V

 GH5 II A7R V 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Panasonic GH5 II

 A7R V GH5 II 
AnnouncedOctober 2022July 2021More modern by 15 months
Display size3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1840kClearer display (+520k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 II and Sony A7R V

 GH5 II A7R V 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5 II has 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) and the Sony A7R V has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GH5 II versus Sony A7R V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GH5 II versus the A7R V.

Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony A7R V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5 II and A7R V is 59 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony A7R V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5 II and A7R V.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GH5 II with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R V will give extra detail with its extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GH5 II is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony A7R V sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony A7R V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II Portrait photography details
Sony A7R V Portrait photography details
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
90
has manual focus
resolution is great (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II Street photography info
Sony A7R V Street photography info
74
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Sports photography camera
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
not so great battery life (400 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
92
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (600 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II Travel photography info
Sony A7R V Travel photography info
69
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
80
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
resolution is great (61 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II Landscape photography details
Sony A7R V Landscape photography details
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
89
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.20 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II Vlogging details
Sony A7R V Vlogging details
76
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high res video (4992 x 3744 pxls)
has external microphone jack
80
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high res video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
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Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 II and Sony A7R V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 IISony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II Sony Alpha A7R V
Also called Lumix DC-GH5M2 -
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-07-30 2022-10-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 9504 x 6336
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 693
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 108 187
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.20 inches
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots 9,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.9x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p) 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Maximum video resolution 4992x3744 7680x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 727 grams (1.60 pounds) 723 grams (1.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1136 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 600 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLK22 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Dual Dual
Retail pricing $1,700 $3,900