Panasonic DC-GH5
Sony a7 a7 V
What Buyers Say
Panasonic DC-GH5
The Panasonic GH5 is praised for its excellent video capabilities, IBIS, and comfortable ergonomics, especially among hybrid shooters. However, a vocal minority criticizes its autofocus, video quality, and moiré issues, calling it overrated. Overall, it's a solid choice for those prioritizing video features over stills.
Pros
- Excellent video quality
- Great IBIS stabilization
- Comfortable ergonomics
- Good photo quality for hybrid use
- Durable build
Cons
- Poor autofocus performance
- Moiré issues in video
- Overrated by some users
- Bad video quality according to one reviewer
- Terrible kit lens
Sony a7 a7 V
The Sony A7V is widely praised as a powerful hybrid camera with exceptional autofocus, fast burst shooting, and improved thermal management. Users upgrading from the A7IV or A7III note significant gains in speed, video quality, and reliability, especially for action and wildlife photography. A few criticisms include the lack of an included battery charger, no open gate recording, and minor menu learning curves, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Exceptional autofocus and tracking
- Fast 30fps burst shooting
- Improved thermal management
- Excellent image quality and colors
- Great low-light performance
Cons
- No included battery charger
- No open gate recording
- Minor menu learning curve
- No timecode over USB without sacrificing audio channel
- No gyro data for Catalyst Browse yet
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic DC-GH5 | Sony a7 a7 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Digital Live MOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.299999237060547 MP | 33 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 100★ |
| Processor | Venus Engine | BIONZ XR2 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 225 | Phase Detection: 759Contrast Detection: 425 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 12 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 60 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 180 fps★ | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.73 kg | 0.65 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 600 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C |
| HDMI | full-size HDMI | Micro HDMI★ |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic DC-GH5
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong evf (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong burst (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Sony a7 a7 V
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average social proof (35th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 7 of 33 specs.