Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7 III
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Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 5952 x 3968 video
- Leica L Mount
- 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
- Announced January 2023
- Superseded the Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Released February 2018
- Old Model is Sony A7 II
- Replacement is Sony A7 IV
Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7 III Overview
Following is a extended review of the Panasonic S5 II versus Sony A7 III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S5 II (24MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S5 II was brought out 4 years after the A7 III which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S5 II scores versus the A7 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7 III Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II & Sony Alpha A7 III. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 II Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Sony A7 III
S5 II | A7 III | |||
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Released | January 2023 | February 2018 | More modern by 60 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1840k | 922k | Clearer screen (+918k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Panasonic S5 II
A7 III | S5 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 II and Sony A7 III
S5 II | A7 III | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3.00" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 II offers outer measurements of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic S5 II versus Sony A7 III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S5 II and the A7 III.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S5 II and A7 III is 59 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 II and A7 III.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher S5 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7 III Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II | Sony Alpha A7 III | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II | Sony Alpha A7 III |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2023-01-04 | 2018-02-27 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 779 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | Sony E |
Total lenses | 65 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.00" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,840k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 5952x3968 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 740g (1.63 pounds) | 650g (1.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3730 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 shots | 610 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLJ31 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
Cost at release | $2,000 | $1,998 |