Panasonic GH5 vs Sony a3500
Portability
59 Imaging
60 Features
89 Overall
71
59 Imaging
60 Features
89 Overall
71
Portability
69 Imaging
63 Features
54 Overall
59
69 Imaging
63 Features
54 Overall
59
Panasonic GH5 vs Sony a3500 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 Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Revealed January 2017
- Previous Model is Panasonic GH4
- Refreshed by Panasonic GH5 II
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Replaced the Sony A3000
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On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic GH5 and Sony a3500, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GH5 (20MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is fairly similar but the GH5 (Four Thirds) and a3500 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.
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Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the GH5 grades against the a3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 and Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Sony a3500
| GH5 | a3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2017 |  | March 2014 | Newer by 34 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 1620k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+1390k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Panasonic GH5
| a3500 | GH5 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Sony a3500
| GH5 | a3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing |
Panasonic GH5 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5 offers outside measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GH5 and the a3500.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 and a3500 is 59 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic GH5 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5 and a3500.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The GH5 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The newer GH5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic GH5 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony a3500 Portrait photography highlights
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street photography with Panasonic GH5
Street photography with Sony a3500
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (411g)
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Sports photography with Panasonic GH5
Sports photography with Sony a3500
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather proof
low battery power (410 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 shots)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Panasonic GH5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Travel photography camera
weather proof
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (410 CIPA)
good battery life (470 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (411g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5
Landscape photography with Sony a3500
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
low battery power (410 CIPA)
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Panasonic GH5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony a3500 as a Vlogging camera
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (411g)
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Panasonic GH5 vs Sony a3500 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | Sony Alpha a3500 |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2017-01-04 | 2014-03-21 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine | BIONZ image |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 225 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,620 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.47x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 725g (1.60 lbs) | 411g (0.91 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 images | 470 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | - |
| Storage slots | Two | One |
| Launch price | $1,298 | $398 |
