Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7R III
Portability
59 Imaging
59 Features
89 Overall
71
59 Imaging
59 Features
89 Overall
71
Portability
63 Imaging
77 Features
93 Overall
83
63 Imaging
77 Features
93 Overall
83
Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Introduced January 2017
- Succeeded the Panasonic GH4
- New Model is Panasonic GH5 II
Sony A7R III
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(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Released October 2017
- Superseded the Sony A7R II
- Renewed by Sony A7R IV
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Following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic GH5 versus Sony A7R III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and A7R III (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.
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Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GH5 grades versus the A7R III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Sony A7R III
| GH5 | A7R III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 1620k |  | 1440k | Crisper display (+180k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Panasonic GH5
| A7R III | GH5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2017 |  | January 2017 | More modern by 9 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Sony A7R III
| GH5 | A7R III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5 offers outside dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GH5 versus the A7R III.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5 and A7R III is 59 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5 and A7R III.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GH5 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A7R III will show extra detail with its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged GH5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
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focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
has manual focus
MP count amazing (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Panasonic GH5 Street photography highlights
Sony A7R III Street photography highlights
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Panasonic GH5 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7R III Sports photography highlights
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
bad battery power (410 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (650 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
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Panasonic GH5 Travel photography info
Sony A7R III Travel photography info
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (410 shots)
great battery (650 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count amazing (42 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5
Landscape photography with Sony A7R III
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
bad battery power (410 per charge)
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proof
great battery (650 per charge)
two card slots
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Panasonic GH5 Vlogging features
Sony A7R III Vlogging features
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7R III Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | Sony Alpha A7R III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | Sony Alpha A7R III |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2017-01-04 | 2017-10-25 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 42MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 7952 x 5304 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 100 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 225 | 425 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,620 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dots | 3,686 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off | Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 725g (1.60 lb) | 657g (1.45 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 77 | 100 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.9 | 26.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.0 | 14.7 |
| DXO Low light score | 807 | 3523 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 410 shots | 650 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) |
| Card slots | 2 | 2 |
| Price at launch | $1,298 | $2,800 |