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Panasonic G5 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Panasonic G5 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G3
  • Replacement is Panasonic G6
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Previous Model is Sony A7 II
  • Successor is Sony A7 IV
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Panasonic G5 vs Sony A7 III Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Sony A7 III

 G5 A7 III 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Panasonic G5

 A7 III G5 
ReleasedFebruary 2018July 2012Newer by 68 months
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G5 and Sony A7 III

 G5 A7 III 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G5 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

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).

See the Panasonic G5 vs Sony A7 III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic G5 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

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

Panasonic G5 vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic G5 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G5 vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G5
Portrait photography with Sony A7 III
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
84
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G5
Street photography with Sony A7 III
66
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (396 grams)
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G5 Sports photography information
Sony A7 III Sports photography information
51
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (610 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G5 Travel photography features
Sony A7 III Travel photography features
66
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (396 grams)
73
good battery life (610 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
features touch focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G5 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7 III Landscape photography advice
65
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
85
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
good battery life (610 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G5 Vlogging info
Sony A7 III Vlogging info
62
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (396 grams)
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic G5 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G5 and Sony A7 III
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5Sony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Sony Alpha A7 III
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2012-07-17 2018-02-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VII FHD Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 693
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 396 gr (0.87 lbs) 650 gr (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 96
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 14.7
DXO Low light rating 618 3730
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 610 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One 2
Retail cost $699 $1,998