Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7 II

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GH5S and Sony A7 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and A7 II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5S was manufactured 3 years after the A7 II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GH5S scores against the A7 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Sony Alpha A7 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5S has got physical dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony A7 II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5S and Sony A7 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the GH5S and the A7 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and A7 II is 62 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and A7 II.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7 II will result in more detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher GH5S will have a benefit in sensor technology.