Sony a7 ILCE-7M4 2021
Sony
53 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023
Panasonic
97 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Sony a7 ILCE-7M4 | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 33 MP★ | 24.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | Venus Engine |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| 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 | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | — | 100 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | XAVC HS, XAVC S-I | H.264/H.265/MOV/MP4/ProRes 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.66 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 370 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | HDMI A-D 6FT (MICRO) | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony a7 ILCE-7M4 2021
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong evf (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average build (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average social proof (22nd 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
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 13 of 33 specs.