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Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7S III 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH5 II
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced July 2020
  • Replaced the Sony A7S II
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Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7S III Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic GH5 versus Sony A7S III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and A7S III (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5 was announced 4 years earlier than the A7S III which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GH5 grades versus the A7S III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Sony A7S III

 GH5 A7S III 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1440kCrisper screen (+180k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Panasonic GH5

 A7S III GH5 
AnnouncedJuly 2020January 2017Newer by 43 months

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Sony A7S III

 GH5 A7S III 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5 has got external measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S III has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GH5 against the A7S III.

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 and A7S III is 59 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5 and A7S III.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH5 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GH5 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged GH5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7S III Portrait photography highlights
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
71
you can focus manually
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Street photography advice
Sony A7S III Street photography advice
74
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Sports photography info
Sony A7S III Sports photography info
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (600 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
resolution not great (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Travel photography details
Sony A7S III Travel photography details
68
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
70
good battery (600 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
selfie friendly screen
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Landscape photography camera
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery pack (410 shots)
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery (600 CIPA)
has double storage slots
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Vlogging factors
Sony A7S III Vlogging factors
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
77
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
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Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Sony A7S III
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Sony Alpha A7S III
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-04 2020-07-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Bionz XR
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 25600 102400
Maximum boosted ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 225 759
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 9,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.91x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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 no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 grams (1.60 lbs) 699 grams (1.54 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 77 85
DXO Color Depth rating 23.9 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 13.3
DXO Low light rating 807 2993
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 600 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 shooting With downloadable app
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $1,298 $3,499