Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7 III

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic GH5 and Sony A7 III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GH5 (20MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is pretty close but the GH5 (Four Thirds) and A7 III (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The GH5 was announced 13 months before the A7 III which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GH5 grades vs the A7 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 & Sony Alpha A7 III. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5 Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5 comes with exterior measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Sony A7 III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GH5 vs the A7 III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5 and A7 III is 59 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5 and A7 III.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GH5 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7 III will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GH5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.