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Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7 III

Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Panasonic S5 II
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic S5
Sony A7 III
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Sony A7 III

 S5 II A7 III 
ReleasedJanuary 2023February 2018More modern by 60 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k922kClearer screen (+918k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Panasonic S5 II

 A7 III S5 II 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 II and Sony A7 III

 S5 II A7 III 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3.00"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7 III size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 II Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7 III Portrait photography highlights
86
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
84
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 II as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Street photography camera
77
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proof
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 II Sports photography highlights
Sony A7 III Sports photography highlights
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (370 shots)
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (610 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S5 II
Travel photography with Sony A7 III
72
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (370 shots)
73
better than average battery pack (610 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 II Landscape photography factors
Sony A7 III Landscape photography factors
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
bad battery life (370 per charge)
85
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery pack (610 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 II Vlogging features
Sony A7 III Vlogging features
79
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (5952 x 3968 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 II and Sony A7 III
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark IISony Alpha A7 III
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