Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7 III

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.

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.

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.

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.