Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Black 2018
Panasonic
82 Overall Score
vs
Sony a7 a7 V Black 2021
Sony
96 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Vlogging
Streaming
Travel
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 | Sony a7 a7 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Digital Live MOS | Partially Stacked 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 | 120 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 | 0.72 kg | 0.61 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 630 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 |
| HDMI | full-size HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Black 2018
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong evf (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong burst (90th percentile)90th %ile
Sony a7 a7 V Black 2021
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony a7 a7 V
Scores 96 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 8 of 33 specs.