Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7R V

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and A7R V (61MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and A7R V (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The GH5 was brought out 6 years prior to the A7R V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GH5 grades against the A7R V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 and Sony Alpha A7R V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5 Gallery and Sony A7R V Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5 offers external dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Sony A7R V has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7R V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GH5 and the A7R V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GH5 and A7R V is 59 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5 and A7R V.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH5 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R V will show extra detail having its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older GH5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.