Sony Alpha Alpha 1 Black 2021
Sony
97 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX GH5II GH5II 2025
Panasonic
41 Overall Score
Scores
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Beginner
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Video
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Sony Alpha Alpha 1 | Panasonic LUMIX GH5II GH5II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 50.099998474121094 MP★ | 20.299999237060547 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | Venus Engine |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 180 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 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 9.4M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.74 kg | 0.14 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 530 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha Alpha 1 Black 2021
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (95th percentile)95th %ile
Panasonic LUMIX GH5II GH5II 2025
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong video (79th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (69th percentile)
- Below average display (24th percentile)
- Below average burst (27th percentile)
- Below average af (31st percentile)
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony Alpha Alpha 1 Black 20210.017score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX GH5II GH5II 20250.027score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX GH5II GH5II 2025 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha Alpha 1
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 18 of 33 specs.
