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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7R V

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
96
Overall
88

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7R V Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2018
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise 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
  • Introduced October 2022
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R IV
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7R V Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and A7R V (61MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and A7R V (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The GH5S was launched 5 years prior to the A7R V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GH5S scores vs the A7R V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony A7R V

 GH5S A7R V 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Panasonic GH5S

 A7R V GH5S 
IntroducedOctober 2022January 2018Newer by 58 months
Display resolution2360k1620kSharper display (+740k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony A7R V

 GH5S A7R V 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3.2"3.20"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S comes with outer dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R V has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7R V in the latest Camera and 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 are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GH5S versus the A7R V.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7R V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and A7R V is 62 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7R V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and A7R V.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R V will produce more detail utilizing its extra 51 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged GH5S will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7R V sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7R V Portrait photography highlights
62
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
90
focusing manually
resolution is excellent (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography features
Sony A7R V Street photography features
68
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proof
good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography info
Sony A7R V Sports photography info
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
92
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (600 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography details
Sony A7R V Travel photography details
61
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
80
better than average battery (600 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
resolution is excellent (61MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Landscape photography camera
63
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
89
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.20 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery (600 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging features
Sony A7R V Vlogging features
68
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
no image stabilization
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
comes with mic jack
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony A7R V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony Alpha A7R V
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-01-08 2022-10-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 10 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 61MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3680 x 2760 9504 x 6336
Highest native ISO 51200 32000
Highest boosted ISO 204800 102800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 187
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display size 3.2 inches 3.20 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dot 2,360k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 9,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.9x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 7680x4320
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lbs) 723 gr (1.59 lbs)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos 600 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots 2 2
Retail cost $2,498 $3,900