Panasonic F5 vs Sony A7R II

The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic F5 and Sony A7R II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the F5 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The F5 was revealed 3 years before the A7R II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the F5 grades versus the A7R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Sony Alpha A7R II. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic F5 features outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony A7R II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic F5 and Sony A7R II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the F5 vs the A7R II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the F5 and A7R II is 96 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and A7R II.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The F5 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7R II will show extra detail because of its extra 28MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged F5 will be behind in sensor technology.