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Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7R III

Portability
59
Imaging
79
Features
93
Overall
84
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
  • Revealed January 2023
  • Superseded the Panasonic S5
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Introduced October 2017
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R II
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R IV
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Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7R III Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic S5 II versus Sony A7R III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the S5 II (24MP) and A7R III (42MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The S5 II was brought out 5 years after the A7R III which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S5 II scores against the A7R III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Sony A7R III

 S5 II A7R III 
IntroducedJanuary 2023October 2017Newer by 64 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1440kCrisper display (+400k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Panasonic S5 II

 A7R III S5 II 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 II and Sony A7R III

 S5 II A7R III 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3.00"3"Same display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 II has got outside dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S5 II against the A7R III.

Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 II and A7R III is 59 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 II and A7R III.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony A7R III to offer you greater detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger S5 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 II Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R III Portrait photography factors
87
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
86
has manual focus
high resolution (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S5 II
Street photography with Sony A7R III
78
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S5 II
Sports photography with Sony A7R III
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (370 CIPA)
89
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (650 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Travel photography camera
72
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (370 CIPA)
74
great battery power (650 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
high resolution (42 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Landscape photography camera
83
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
terrible battery pack (370 CIPA)
87
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery power (650 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 II Vlogging details
Sony A7R III Vlogging details
79
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (5952 x 3968 pxls)
has microphone support
37
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 II and Sony A7R III
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark IISony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II Sony Alpha A7R III
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-01-04 2017-10-25
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 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 42MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 51200 32000
Max boosted ISO 204800 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 779 425
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony E
Total lenses 65 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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 Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 5952x3968 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 740 grams (1.63 lb) 657 grams (1.45 lb)
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 All around rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3523
Other
Battery life 370 shots 650 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLJ31 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Storage slots Two Two
Retail price $2,000 $2,800