Sony Alpha Alpha 1 Black 2021
Sony
98 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Lumix GH5 GH5 Srgb, Adobergb 2017
Panasonic
81 Overall Score
Scores
Wedding Events
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Video
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Sony Alpha Alpha 1 | Panasonic Lumix GH5 GH5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | MOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 50.099998474121094 MP★ | 20.299999237060547 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 200 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | Venus Engine |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus | Contrast Detection: 225 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 12 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 180 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit, H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit, H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit | AVCHD, MOV, MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 9.4M dots★ | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.74 kg | 0.72 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 530 shots | 600 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha Alpha 1 Black 2021
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
Panasonic Lumix GH5 GH5 Srgb, Adobergb 2017
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong evf (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile)93th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha Alpha 1
Scores 98 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.