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Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony FX3

Portability
59 Imaging
62 Features
89 Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62 Imaging
64 Features
92 Overall
75

Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4992 x 3744 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced July 2021
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH5
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GH6
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Announced February 2021
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Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony FX3 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GH5 II versus Sony FX3, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the GH5 II (20MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the GH5 II (Four Thirds) and FX3 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH5 II was revealed 6 months after the FX3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GH5 II scores versus the FX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Sony FX3

          

          

            
 GH5 II FX3 
Display resolution1840k1440kCrisper display (+400k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Panasonic GH5 II

          

          

            
 FX3 GH5 II 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic GH5 II and Sony FX3

          

          

            
 GH5 II FX3 
AnnouncedJuly 2021February 2021Same age
Manually focus  More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3.00"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5 II features physical dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Sony FX3 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GH5 II versus Sony FX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GH5 II and the FX3.
Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony FX3 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5 II and FX3 is 59 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5 II and FX3.
All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GH5 II having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GH5 II will provide extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively.

            Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic GH5 II Portrait photography highlights
Sony FX3 Portrait photography highlights
77
 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
70
 manual focus
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 provides face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Panasonic GH5 II Street photography advice
Sony FX3 Street photography advice
74
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 features focus by touch
 environment proof
 very good high ISO (25,600)
76
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 comes with focus by touch
 weather proofing
 great ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic GH5 II Sports photography features
Sony FX3 Sports photography features
69
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 low battery (400 per charge)
 has no phase detect auto focus
75
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 great battery (600 shots)
 comes with phase detect AF
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic GH5 II
Travel photography with Sony FX3
69
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 low battery (400 shots)
70
 great battery (600 shots)
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 screen is selfie friendly
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic GH5 II as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony FX3 as a Landscape photography camera
76
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 does not have low pass filter
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proof
 has double storage slots
 low battery (400 CIPA)
77
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 great ISO range (102,400)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 great battery (600 CIPA)
 2 card slots
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic GH5 II
Vlogging with Sony FX3
76
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focus
 high res video (4992 x 3744 pixels)
 comes with mic port
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have external microphone support
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Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony FX3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 II and Sony FX3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 IISony FX3
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II Sony FX3
Otherwise known as Lumix DC-GH5M2 -
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-07-30 2021-02-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 25600 102400
Highest boosted ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW format    
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 225 759
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Amount of lenses 108 187
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 1,840k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 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 no built-in flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4992x3744 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 727 gr (1.60 lb) 716 gr (1.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 85
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 13.4
DXO Low light score 1136 3900
Other
Battery life 400 images 600 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLK22 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature   With downloadable app
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Two Two
Launch pricing $1,700 $3,900