Sony a7 a7 V Black 2021
Sony
97 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX G97 DC-G97MK Black 2026
Panasonic
31 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Vlogging
Streaming
Travel
Specifications
| Sony a7 a7 V | Panasonic LUMIX G97 DC-G97MK | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Partially Stacked CMOS | — |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 33 MP★ | — |
| ISO Range | 100★ | — |
| Processor | BIONZ XR2 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 759Contrast Detection: 425 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.61 kg★ | — |
| Battery Life | 630 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2★ | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony a7 a7 V Black 2021
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
Panasonic LUMIX G97 DC-G97MK Black 2026
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong display (72nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony a7 a7 V
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 23 of 33 specs.