Sony Alpha a7R III Black 2017
Sony
60 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 Alpha a7R III | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 42 MP★ | 24.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X | 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 | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | — | 100 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | 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 | 0.13 kg★ | 0.66 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 370 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI★ | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha a7R III Black 2017
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong evf (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average build (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (28th 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
Sony Alpha a7R III Black 20170.024score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 20230.061score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 10 of 33 specs.
