Sony Alpha ILCE7M5M Black 2022
Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023
What Buyers Say
Sony Alpha ILCE7M5M Black 2022
All 4 reviews give the Sony Alpha v (Sony A7V) top marks, calling it an amazing hybrid camera that is easy to use, especially for users upgrading from older DSLRs. The only minor wish expressed is for more lens options in the kit. The Q&A section does not provide additional user sentiment as all answers are incomplete.
Pros
- Amazing hybrid camera
- Easy to use and learn
- Great for upgrading from old DSLR
- Performs well for video work
Cons
- Limited lens options in kit
- Q&A answers incomplete
Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023
The Panasonic Lumix S5II is overwhelmingly praised as a fantastic hybrid camera that finally brings phase-detect autofocus to the L-mount lineup. Users highlight its excellent video features, including a fan for unlimited recording, great stabilization, and beautiful color science, all at a very competitive price. A few long-term users report a shutter button issue, and some note the limited lens selection compared to Sony, but the vast majority consider it the best value full-frame camera under $2,000.
Pros
- Excellent phase-detect autofocus
- Great video quality and codecs
- Internal fan prevents overheating
- Outstanding image stabilization
- Beautiful color science
Cons
- Shutter button issue after extended use
- Limited lens selection compared to Sony
- APS-C crop in 4K 60p
- Rolling shutter at fast pans
- External monitor disables internal display info
Scores
Specifications
| Sony Alpha ILCE7M5M | Panasonic Lumix S S5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 33 MP★ | 24.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 50★ | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR2 | L2 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | 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 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 6K★ |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 100 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | 4:2:2 10-bit, Long-GOP, All-Intra | H.264/H.265/MOV/MP4/ProRes 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.61 kg★ | 0.66 kg |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | 370 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha ILCE7M5M Black 2022
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 1 of 10 usage categories and 7 of 33 specs.
