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Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
60
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Refreshed by Panasonic S5 II
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
  • Launched February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7 II
  • Renewed by Sony A7 IV
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7 III Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic S5 versus Sony A7 III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The S5 was unveiled 2 years later than the A7 III and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S5 matches up versus the A7 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony A7 III

 S5 A7 III 
LaunchedAugust 2020February 2018More recent by 30 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k922kCrisper screen (+918k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Panasonic S5

 A7 III S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony A7 III

 S5 A7 III 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3.0"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 has got physical dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S5 against the A7 III.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and A7 III is 60 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 and A7 III.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files although you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The younger S5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7 III Portrait photography highlights
86
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
84
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S5
Street photography with Sony A7 III
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Sports photography camera
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of phase detect autofocus
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (610 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 Travel photography info
Sony A7 III Travel photography info
79
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
73
great battery (610 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7 III Landscape photography highlights
86
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.0")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
85
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery (610 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 III as a Vlogging camera
79
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Sony A7 III
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Sony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Sony Alpha A7 III
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-08-14 2018-02-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 51200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 225 693
Lens
Lens support Leica L Sony E
Amount of lenses 31 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.0 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,840k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file 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 Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 714 grams (1.57 lbs) 650 grams (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3730
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 610 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 Two Two
Retail cost $1,999 $1,998