Sony Alpha ILCE7M5M Black 2022
Sony
95 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S S1II Black 2025
Panasonic
91 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony Alpha ILCE7M5M Black 2022
92 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
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
Ease of use 2
Upgrade suitability 1
Video performance 1
Hybrid capability 2
Lens options 1
Panasonic LUMIX S S1II Black 2025
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Video
Beginner
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Product Photography
Youtube
Vlogging
Streaming
Travel
Specifications
| Sony Alpha ILCE7M5M | Panasonic LUMIX S S1II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 33 MP★ | 24.100000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 50★ | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR2 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 70 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps | 70 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/2000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 6K★ |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps | 240 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | 4:2:2 10-bit, Long-GOP, All-Intra | MOV, MP4, HEVC, RAW, MPEG-4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.61 kg★ | 0.72 kg |
| Battery Life | 700 shots | 1150 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 S1II Black 2025
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha ILCE7M5M
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 10 usage categories and 4 of 33 specs.
