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Panasonic Lumix S5 vs Sony a7S III
The Panasonic Lumix S5 and the Sony a7S III side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Panasonic Lumix S5 if you want more resolution, for cropping and big prints (24.2 against 12.1 MP). Pick the Sony a7S III if you want more lenses made for it in this guide (278 against 158). If you already own L-Mount or Sony E lenses, the camera on that mount saves you buying them again.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix S5 | Sony a7S III |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Panasonic | Sony |
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Sensor | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm |
| Crop factor | 1× | 1× |
| Resolution | 24.2 MPmore detail | 12.1 MP |
| Stabilisation | in the body | in the body |
| Announced | 2020 | 2020 |
| Type | mirrorless camera | mirrorless camera |
| Weight | 714 g | 699 g |
| Lenses in this guide | 158 for its sensor, 27 more with a crop | 278 for its sensor, 125 more with a cropmore lenses |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Panasonic Lumix S5 1×, Sony a7S III 1×.
What a 50mm frames like
Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 50mm on full frame.
Lenses
Different mounts (L-Mount and Sony E): a lens for one does not fit the other without an adapter. 117 lens designs in this guide are made in both mounts, mostly from third-party makers.
The Panasonic Lumix S5: 158 L-Mount lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Sony a7S III: 278 Sony E lenses in this guide cover its sensor.