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Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Announced August 2020
  • Later Model is Panasonic S5 II
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced October 2017
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R II
  • Replacement is Sony A7R IV
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7R III Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7R III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and A7R III (42MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The S5 was introduced 2 years after the A7R III which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S5 scores versus the A7R III for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony A7R III

 S5 A7R III 
AnnouncedAugust 2020October 2017Newer by 35 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1440kClearer display (+400k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Panasonic S5

 A7R III S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony A7R III

 S5 A7R III 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3.0"3"Identical display measurements
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 has physical dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S5 versus the A7R III.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and A7R III is 60 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 and A7R III.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony A7R III to render greater detail using its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern S5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 Portrait photography information
Sony A7R III Portrait photography information
85
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
86
manual focus
megapixel count excellent (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 Sports photography factors
Sony A7R III Sports photography factors
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
has no phase detect AF
89
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (650 shots)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S5
Travel photography with Sony A7R III
79
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
74
good battery life (650 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count excellent (42MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S5
Landscape photography with Sony A7R III
86
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.0 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
87
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good battery life (650 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 Vlogging factors
Sony A7R III Vlogging factors
79
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
37
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Sony A7R III
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Sony Alpha A7R III
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-08-14 2017-10-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 51200 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony E
Total lenses 31 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.0 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,840 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
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 Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 714 grams (1.57 lbs) 657 grams (1.45 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 Overall score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3523
Other
Battery life 440 photos 650 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots 2 2
Launch pricing $1,999 $2,800