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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7S III

Portability
62 Imaging
50 Features
82 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61 Imaging
64 Features
92 Overall
75

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Expand 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 A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2020
  • Previous Model is Sony A7S II
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7S III Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7S III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is pretty well matched but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and A7S III (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5S was brought out 3 years earlier than the A7S III which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GH5S matches up vs the A7S III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony A7S III

		

		

			
 GH5S A7S III 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1440kSharper screen (+180k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Panasonic GH5S

		

		

			
 A7S III GH5S 
RevealedJuly 2020January 2018Newer by 30 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony A7S III

		

		

			
 GH5S A7S III 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5S comes with physical dimensions 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 A7S III has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Check the Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7S III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GH5S and the A7S III.
Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7S III size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and A7S III is 62 and 61 respectively.
Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and A7S III.
To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7S III will give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged GH5S is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography advice
Sony A7S III Portrait photography advice
62
 you can focus manually
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
70
 you can focus manually
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Panasonic GH5S Street photography information
Sony A7S III Street photography information
68
 screen articulates fully
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 supports touch to focus
 weather proofing
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 lack of image stabilization
76
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 includes focus by touch
 environment sealing
 very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography advice
Sony A7S III Sports photography advice
56
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 lack of image stabilization
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
75
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 great battery power (600 shots)
 has phase detect autofocus
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography features
Sony A7S III Travel photography features
61
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 screen is selfie friendly
 does not have Time Lapse function
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
70
 great battery power (600 per charge)
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 includes focus by touch
 selfie friendly display
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5S
Landscape photography with Sony A7S III
63
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inches)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 exports RAW files
 weather proofing
 has double storage slots
 lack of image stabilization
 resolution not great (10MP)
 does not have Time Lapse function
77
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (102,400)
 exports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 great battery power (600 shots)
 has double storage slots
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic GH5S as a Vlogging camera
 Sony A7S III as a Vlogging camera
68
 screen is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 features face detection autofocus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external mic port
 lack of image stabilization
77
 selfie friendly display
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has external mic port
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A7S III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony A7S III
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony Alpha A7S III
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-01-08 2020-07-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine 10 Bionz XR
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3680 x 2760 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 51200 102400
Max boosted ISO 204800 409600
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW files    
Min boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 225 759
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 9,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.91x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 660 gr (1.46 pounds) 699 gr (1.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 600 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 recording   With downloadable app
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Two Two
Launch price $2,498 $3,499