Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7R V
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60 Imaging
76 Features
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60 Imaging
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7R V Key Specs
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed August 2020
- Replacement is Panasonic S5 II
Sony A7R V
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(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Sony E Mount
- 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
- Introduced October 2022
- Succeeded the Sony A7R IV
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In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and A7R V (61MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).
Photography GlossaryThe S5 was released 3 years prior to the A7R V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the S5 grades versus the A7R V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony A7R V
| S5 | A7R V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Panasonic S5
| A7R V | S5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2022 |  | August 2020 | Newer by 26 months |
| Display sizing | 3.20" |  | 3.0" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2360k |  | 1840k | Sharper display (+520k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony A7R V
| S5 | A7R V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated display |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 enjoys external dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R V has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S5 compared to the A7R V.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and A7R V is 60 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 and A7R V.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony A7R V to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 37MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged S5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Portrait photography camera
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
has manual focus
great resolution (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (32,000)
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great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of phase detect autofocus
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (600 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
great battery power (600 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
great resolution (61 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Sony A7R V Landscape photography factors
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.0 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.20 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery power (600 per charge)
2 card slots
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Sony A7R V as a Vlogging camera
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
includes external mic support
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony A7R V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Sony Alpha A7R V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Sony Alpha A7R V |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2020-08-14 | 2022-10-26 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 61MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 9504 x 6336 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 32000 |
| Max boosted ISO | 204800 | 102800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 225 | 693 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Leica L | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 31 | 187 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fully articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3.0 inches | 3.20 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,840 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 9,440 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.9x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 7680x4320 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 714 gr (1.57 pounds) | 723 gr (1.59 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 440 photos | 600 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
| Card slots | Two | Two |
| Retail pricing | $1,999 | $3,900 |