Sony Alpha Alpha 1 Black 2021
Sony
97 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023
Panasonic
97 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Video
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Sony Alpha Alpha 1 | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 50.099998474121094 MP★ | 24.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | Venus Engine |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 100 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit, H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit, H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit | 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 | 9.4M dots★ | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.74 kg | 0.66 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 530 shots★ | 370 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha Alpha 1 Black 2021
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
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 Alpha 1 Black 20210.017score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 20230.061score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023 offers 3.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha Alpha 1
Scores 97 overall, wins 4 of 10 usage categories and 6 of 33 specs.
