Panasonic
Lumix S5
Compact affordable L-mount full-frame for hybrid shooters.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Sep 2020
Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Alpha 7 V is 5.3 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix S5
Wins
Alpha 7 V
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 7 fps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher RAW buffer depth (95 frames vs 24 frames)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 225)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix S5
133 × 97 × 82 mm
714 g (1.57 lb / 25.19 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
Lumix S5 is 1mm thinner than Alpha 7 V but it is also 2mm wider and 1mm taller.
Lumix S5 is 19 g heavier than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 82mm Lumix S5 · 82mm Alpha 7 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix S5
133 × 97 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix S5
133 × 82 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix S5
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix S5: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.6, 97.1, 81.9
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
95 frames vs 24 frames — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Car…
AF points / zones
759 vs 225 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix S5
Pros
- ✓Compact FF
- ✓Dual slots
- ✓Good video
Cons
- –DFD AF only
- –Older now
- –24MP
Alpha 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Lumix S5 or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 10.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for Lumix S5 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix S5 and Alpha 7 V?
Lumix S5 is 24.2 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix S5 and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix S5 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix S5 or the Alpha 7 V?
Lumix S5 reaches 7 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix S5 and Alpha 7 V?
Lumix S5 weighs 714 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the Alpha 7 V is 19 g lighter.
Do the Lumix S5 and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
Lumix S5: 6K (max), 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix S5 and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
Lumix S5: Yes. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 470 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix S5 and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix S5 launched at $1,799 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The Lumix S5 is $1,100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.