Sony A7R II vs Panasonic GH5 – Comparison

Let’s compare the Sony A7R II vs Panasonic GH5.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Sony A7R II	GH5
Megapixels	42.4	20.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	Live MOS
Sensor Format	Full Frame	Micro Four Thirds
Crop Factor	None	2.0x
AA Filter	None	None
Image Resolution	7952 x 5304	5184 x 3888
Body Image Stabilization	Yes - 5-Axis	Yes
Lens Mount	Sony E	Micro Four Thirds
ISO	100 - 25,600	200 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	50 - 102,400	100
AF Points	399	225 Contrast
Cross-type AF Points	399 phase	0 phase
Continuous Mode	5fps	12fps
LCD	3.0" - Articulating	3.2" - Fully Articulated
LCD Resolution	1,228,800 dots	1,620,000 dots
Touchscreen	No	Yes
Focus Peaking	Yes	Yes
Top LCD Display	No	No
Viewfinder Type	EVF	EVF (3.68M)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.78x	1.52x
Video Resolution	3840x2160 (30/25/24p)	4096x2160 (24p)
	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)	3840x2160 (60/50/30/25/24p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Memory Card Type	SD or MS Pro	SD + SD
Dual Card Slots	No	Yes
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-II
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000	1/16000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	60"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	23	600
RAW Buffer Size	23	60
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	No	No
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250	1/250
Startup Time	1.5s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	No
Bluetooth	No	Yes
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 3.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	340 shots	410 shots
Battery Included	Yes (2 x NP-FW50)	Yes
Weight	22.6 oz (640g)	25.6 oz (725g)
Size	5.0 x 3.8 x 2.4"	5.5 x 3.9 x 3.4"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2015	2017

Sony A7R II Advantages:

• Megapixels – 22.1 more megapixels. For printing big and cropping, the Sony A7R II is a much better choice.

• Sensor Format – Full Frame is bigger than MFT. When shooting above ISO 3,200, you’ll notice a big difference in image quality.

• ISO – 102,400 vs 25,600. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• AF Points – 399 vs 225 Contrast.

• Built-in NFC

• Weight – The Sony A7R II weighs 85g less.

• Size – The Sony A7R II is noticeably smaller.

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Panasonic GH5 Advantages:

• Continuous mode – 12fps vs 5fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

• LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″ and it’s  fully articulated.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Touchscreen Support

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

• Dual Card Slots – More room for extra photos, or simply for backup.

• UHS-II – Faster writing speeds than UHS-I, but you need a memory card that can handle such speeds.

• Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/16000 vs 1/8000.

• Slower Max Shutter Speed – 60” vs 30”.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 600 vs 23.

• RAW Buffer Size – 60 vs 23.

• Bluetooth Support

• USB 3.0 – Faster file transferring out the camera.

• Battery Life – 410 shots vs 340 shots.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.