Panasonic G5 vs Sony A7 III

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic G5 vs Sony A7 III, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the G5 (16MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the G5 (Four Thirds) and A7 III (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The G5 was revealed 6 years prior to the A7 III which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G5 scores versus the A7 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Sony Alpha A7 III. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Sony A7 III Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G5 offers external dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony A7 III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the G5 vs the A7 III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G5 and A7 III is 74 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 and A7 III.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G5 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7 III will provide greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged G5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.