Panasonic S5 II vs Sony A7R III

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II and Sony Alpha A7R III. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S5 II Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.

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.

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

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.