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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7R III

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2018
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Launched October 2017
  • Superseded the Sony A7R II
  • Renewed by Sony A7R IV
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7R III Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7R III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and A7R III (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH5S was brought out 3 months after the A7R III so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GH5S grades against the A7R III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony A7R III

 GH5S A7R III 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1440kSharper display (+180k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Panasonic GH5S

 A7R III GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony A7R III

 GH5S A7R III 
LaunchedJanuary 2018October 2017Similar age
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S has physical measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7R III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GH5S against the A7R III.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and A7R III is 62 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and A7R III.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GH5S due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R III will deliver greater detail having its extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography info
Sony A7R III Portrait photography info
62
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
86
has manual focus
megapixel count great (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH5S
Street photography with Sony A7R III
68
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Sports photography camera
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
89
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (650 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography details
Sony A7R III Travel photography details
61
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
74
good battery power (650 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count great (42 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R III Landscape photography highlights
63
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
87
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery power (650 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH5S
Vlogging with Sony A7R III
68
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic support
lack of image stabilization
37
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony A7R III
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony Alpha A7R III
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-01-08 2017-10-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine 10 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3680 x 2760 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 51200 32000
Max boosted ISO 204800 102400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 425
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Amount of lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 pounds) 657g (1.45 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3523
Other
Battery life 440 photos 650 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots Dual Dual
Retail cost $2,498 $2,800