Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023
Panasonic
97 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha a7 III 2018
Sony
54 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II | Sony Alpha a7 III | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Exmor R CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP | 24.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | — |
| Processor | Venus Engine | BIONZ X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264/H.265/MOV/MP4/ProRes 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.66 kg★ | 1.99 kg |
| Battery Life | 370 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C★ | Micro-USB |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
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
Sony Alpha a7 III 2018
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong video (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong burst (73rd percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 20230.061score per dollar
vs
Sony Alpha a7 III 20180.031score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 19 of 33 specs.
