Panasonic Lumix S5: 5 of 9 decision facts sourced. Missing: Stabilization, Burst, Autofocus, Viewfinder.
Sony a7 III: 6 of 9 decision facts sourced.
| Panasonic Lumix S5 | Sony a7 III | |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $850 | $500 |
| Sensor | 35mm Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) bestbuy.com | 35mm Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) bestbuy.com |
| Resolution | 24.2 megapixels bestbuy.com | 24.3 megapixels bestbuy.com |
| Video | 4K (2160p) bestbuy.com | Full HD (1080p) bestbuy.com |
| Viewfinder | Not yet sourced | Electronic bestbuy.com |
| Weight | 4.47 pounds bestbuy.com | 19.6 pounds bestbuy.com |
| Starting MSRP | $1,799.99 bestbuy.com | $1,399.99 bestbuy.com |
Not yet sourced — Panasonic Lumix S5: Stabilization, Burst, Autofocus, Viewfinder. Sony a7 III: Stabilization, Burst, Autofocus. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Verdict: The Lumix S5 offers lighter (4.47 lb vs 19.6 lb); the a7 III counters with more resolution (24.3 MP vs 24.2 MP) and lower starting price ($1,399 vs $1,799). Neither publishes stabilization, burst or autofocus yet.
Panasonic Lumix S5 lists at $850 while Sony a7 III lists at $500 — Sony a7 III undercuts Panasonic Lumix S5 by $350 (70%).
Provisional pick: Sony a7 III — not enough sourced decision facts for Panasonic Lumix S5. We don't rank on specs we can't verify.
| Panasonic Lumix S5 | Sony a7 III | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 35mm Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) | 35mm Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) |
| Resolution | 24.2 megapixels | 24.3 megapixels |
| Video | 4K (2160p) | Full HD (1080p) |
| Weight | 4.47 pounds | 19.6 pounds |
| Starting MSRP | $1,799.99 | $1,399.99 |
| Burst Rate | 30 frames per second | 5 frames per second |
Provisional pick: Sony a7 III — not enough sourced decision facts for Panasonic Lumix S5.
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