Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A700

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony A700, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the A700 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and A700 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The GH5S was unveiled 10 years after the A700 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GH5S grades versus the A700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5S provides exterior measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony A700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the GH5S vs the A700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and A700 is 62 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and A700.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A700 will show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer GH5S provides an advantage in sensor innovation.