Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX Mirrorless Camera vs Sony Alpha a7 IV Mirrorless Camera

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Oct 8 by Billy G.

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX Mirrorless Camera: 7 of 9 decision facts sourced.

Sony Alpha a7 IV Mirrorless Camera: 6 of 9 decision facts sourced.

	Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX Mirrorless Camera	Sony Alpha a7 IV Mirrorless Camera
Price today	Price not yet checked	Price not yet checked
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
Autofocus	779 bestbuy.com	Not yet sourced
Viewfinder	Electronic bestbuy.com	Electronic bestbuy.com
Weight	1.6 pounds bestbuy.com	19.6 pounds bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP	$2,199.99 bestbuy.com	$1,399.99 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX Mirrorless Camera: Stabilization, Burst. Sony Alpha a7 IV Mirrorless Camera: Stabilization, Burst, Autofocus. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX Mirrorless Camera if

• Lighter — 1.6 lb vs 19.6 lb (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)

Pick Sony Alpha a7 IV Mirrorless Camera if

• More resolution — 24.3 MP vs 24.2 MP (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)
• Lower starting price — $1,399 vs $2,199 (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)

Skip both if

• Neither publishes stabilization or burst yet.

Verdict: The LUMIX S5IIX Mirrorless Camera offers lighter (1.6 lb vs 19.6 lb); the Alpha a7 IV Mirrorless Camera counters with more resolution (24.3 MP vs 24.2 MP) and lower starting price ($1,399 vs $2,199). Neither publishes stabilization or burst yet.

Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX Mirrorless Camera

Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX Mirrorless Camera: 8.5/10

Sony Alpha a7 IV Mirrorless Camera: 7.8/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

	Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX Mirrorless Camera	Sony Alpha a7 IV Mirrorless Camera
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)
Autofocus	779	—
Weight	1.6 pounds	19.6 pounds
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic

Bottom line

Our pick: Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX Mirrorless Camera.

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