Sony a7 III a7 III Black 2018
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023
Scores
Specifications
| Sony a7 III a7 III | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP | 24.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | — | 100★ |
| Processor | BIONZ X | Venus Engine |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | — | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 6K★ |
| 4K FPS | — | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | — | 100 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | — | H.264/H.265/MOV/MP4/ProRes 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | — | 3"★ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✓★ |
| Articulating | — | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.66 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 370 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | — | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | — | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony a7 III a7 III Black 2018
- Strong af (74th percentile)
- Strong video (74th percentile)
- Strong burst (73rd percentile)
- Strong build (73rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023 offers 5.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 20 of 33 specs.