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Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7R V

Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
85
Features
96
Overall
89

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7R V Key Specs

Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH4
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH5 II
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Revealed October 2022
  • Older Model is Sony A7R IV
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Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7R V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Sony A7R V

 GH5 A7R V 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Panasonic GH5

 A7R V GH5 
RevealedOctober 2022January 2017Fresher by 70 months
Screen resolution2360k1620kClearer screen (+740k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Sony A7R V

 GH5 A7R V 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.2"3.20"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7R V size comparison

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

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7R V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7R V sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7R V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography details
Sony A7R V Portrait photography details
76
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
91
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Street photography camera
74
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Sports photography information
Sony A7R V Sports photography information
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
low battery life (410 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
92
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Travel photography camera
68
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (410 CIPA)
81
better than average battery power (600 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography info
Sony A7R V Landscape photography info
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
low battery life (410 shots)
90
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3.20")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Vlogging info
Sony A7R V Vlogging info
75
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
81
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
includes mic support
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Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Sony A7R V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Sony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Sony Alpha A7R V
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-04 2022-10-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 9504 x 6336
Highest native ISO 25600 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 225 693
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 107 187
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3.20 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 9,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.9x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
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
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725 grams (1.60 lbs) 723 grams (1.59 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 807 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots 600 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 2 2
Retail cost $1,298 $3,900