Panasonic has unveiled the GH5 for videographers with amazing features. So here is a Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7SII comparison that shows the highlights to help you for decision.
If you want to have detailed information about the new GH5 impressions first please take a look at this article.
The Panasonic GH5 comes with a new 20.3 megapixel sensor without a low-pass filter. The video features include 4K internal recording at 10bit 4:2:2 up to 30fps (24 and 25p are also supported), 4K/60p recording, 6K photo capture for approximately 18 megapixel stills images, and a 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (in-body image stabilization).
The Sony A7SII is a 12.2-megapixel full-frame mirrorless camera with 4K video recording, enhanced auto-focus, an expanded ISO range of 50 up to 409,600 (100-102,400 native) and a silent image capture mode that can be activated for 5fps continuous shooting.
Comparison of the Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7SII Cameras
| Feature | Panasonic GH5 | Sony A7SII |
|---|---|---|
| Megapixel | 20MP sensor (5.2K) | 12.2 Megapixel |
| Sensor size / type | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) | Full-Frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) |
| Low-Pass-Filter | No | No |
| AF System | 5-axis – Contrast Detect (sensor) | 5-axis – Contrast Detect (sensor) |
| AF points | 225 | 169 |
| ISO | 100-51200 | 100-102400 |
| Shutter Min/Max | 60 sec 1/16000 sec | 30 sec 1/8000 sec |
| Top Continuous Shooting Speed | 12fps | 5fps |
| Video | See video features section at the end of the post. | |
| Display | 3.2″ Rear Touchscreen Swivel Touchscreen OLED (1,620,000) | 3″ Rear Screen LCD (1,228,800) |
| Viewfinder | EVF 100% with 0.76x magnification | EVF 100% with 0.78x magnification |
| Hot-shoe | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless | Built-In with NFC | Built-In with NFC |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 330 shots | 310 shots |
| Dimensions | 133 x 78 x 63 mm | 127 x 96 x 60 mm |
| Weight | 725g | 627g |
| Price | $1,999 | $2,998 |
The GH5 is the first mirrorless camera with 4K video at 60/50p. Panasonic adds internal 4:2:2 10-bit image capture for 4K video at up to 30 fps. The best feature of the Panasonic GH5 is its new 6K PHOTO mode. This function doubles the resolution captured, to 18MP, or about 6000 x 3000. The device also increases the frame rate in 4K Photo mode to 60fps.
Video Specs Comparison of Panasonic GH5 vs Sony A7SII
| Features | Panasonic GH5 | Sony A7S II |
|---|---|---|
| Video Recording | Yes, NTSC/PAL | Yes, NTSC/PAL |
| Video Resolution | 4096 x 2160 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080 |
3840 x 2160: 30 fps, 24 fps, 25 fps 1920 x 1080: 120 fps, 100 fps 1920 x 1080: 60 fps, 50 fps, 30 fps, 25 fps, 24 fps |
| Video Format | 4K 4096 x 2160p / 23.98 fps 4096 x 2160p / 24 fps 4096 x 2160p / 25 fps 3840 x 2160p / 59.94 fps 3840 x 2160p / 50 fps 3840 x 2160p / 29.97 fps 3840 x 2160p / 24 fps 3840 x 2160p / 23.98 fps 3840 x 2160p / 25 fps 3328 x 2496p / 59.94 fps 3328 x 2496p / 50 fps 3328 x 2496p / 29.97 fps 3328 x 2496p / 24 fps 3328 x 2496p / 23.98 fps 3328 x 2496p / 25 fps High Definition 1920 x 1080p / 59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p / 50 fps 1920 x 1080p / 29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p / 24 fps 1920 x 1080p / 23.98 fps 1920 x 1080p / 25 fps |
4K XAVC S 3840 x 2160p / 29.97 fps (100 Mbps) 3840 x 2160p / 29.97 fps (60 Mbps) 3840 x 2160p / 23.98 fps (100 Mbps) 3840 x 2160p / 23.98 fps (60 Mbps) 3840 x 2160p / 25 fps (100 Mbps) 3840 x 2160p / 25 fps (60 Mbps) High Definition XAVC S 1920 x 1080p / 120 fps (100 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 100 fps (100 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 120 fps (60 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 100 fps (60 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 59.94 fps (50 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 29.97 fps (50 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 23.98 fps (50 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 50 fps (50 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 25 fps (50 Mbps) High Definition AVCHD 1920 x 1080p / 59.94 fps (28 Mbps) 1920 x 1080i / 59.94 fps (24 Mbps) 1920 x 1080i / 59.94 fps (17 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 23.98 fps (24 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 23.98 fps (17 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 50 fps (28 Mbps) 1920 x 1080i / 50 fps (24 Mbps) 1920 x 1080i / 50 fps (17 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 25 fps (24 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 25 fps (17 Mbps) High Definition MP4 1920 x 1080p / 60 fps (28 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 29.97 fps (16 Mbps) 1280 x 720p / 29.97 fps (6 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 50 fps (28 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 25 fps (16 Mbps) 1280 x 720p / 25 fps (6 Mbps) |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Video Clip Length | Unlimited 4K | Up to 29 Min 59 Sec |
| Audio Recording | Built-in Mic: With Video, Stereo Optional External Mic: With Video, Stereo + Mono |
Built-in Mic: With Video, Stereo Optional External Mic: With Video, Stereo + Mono |
