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Deciding between the Panasonic LUMIX S5 and the Sony Alpha 7 IV depends on your available space, storage capacity goals, and everyday usage style:
Designed for large households, bulk grocery shoppers, and long-term storage where total cubic feet is the highest priority.
Ideal for apartments, offices, dorms, or secondary kitchen use where space efficiency and neat organization are paramount.
| Specification | Panasonic LUMIX S5 | Sony Alpha 7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Autofocus Points (Contrast Detaction) | 225 | 425 |
| Macro Focus Range | — | — |
| Autofocus Points (Phase Detaction) | — | 759 |
| Normal Focus Range | — | — |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 to 5.6 | — |
| Lens Mount | Leica L | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 20-60 mm | 28-70 mm |
| Manual Focus | Yes | Yes |
| View (Degree) | — | — |
| Normal Focus Point | — | — |
| Autofocus Sensitivity (EV) | -6 to +20 | -4 to +20 |
| Connectivity | ||
| PC Sync Socket | — | — |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Wired and Wireless | Wireless |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| WI-FI | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Port | No | Yes |
| Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
| USB Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Others I/O | 2.5mm Sub-Mini Control Input | — |
| USB Ports | USB Type-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) | USB Micro-B, USB Type-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) |
| Others | ||
| Material Of Construction | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount |
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| GPS | — | — |
| Timelapse Recording | Yes | — |
| Orientation Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Body Type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Screen/viewfinder | ||
| Live View | Yes | Yes |
| Screen Type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +4 | -4 to +3 |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Eye Point (mm) | 20 | 23 |
| Screen Resolution Dots | 1840000 | 1036800 |
| Viewfinder Size (Inch) | — | 0.5 |
| Screen Size (Inch) | 3 | 3 |
| Viewfinder Resolution Dots | 2360000 | 3686400 |
| Display Type | Articulated LCD | Articulated LCD |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.74x | 0.78x |
| Viewfinder Coverage (%) | 100 | 100 |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Photography Features | ||
| Shutter Type | Electronic and Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter | Electronic and Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter |
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| Subject / Scene Modes | — | No |
| WB Bracketing | — | Yes |
| Manual Exposure Mode | Yes | Yes |
| AE Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps) | -5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
| Aperture Priority | Yes | Yes |
| Self-timer | 2/10-Second Delay | 2/5/10-Second Delay |
| Bulb/Time Mode | Bulb | Bulb |
| Continuous Shooting (upto-fps) | 60 | 10 |
| Maximum Shutter Speed (Sec) | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Syn./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Fill Flash, Hi-Speed Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync |
| Minimum Shutter Speed (Sec) | 60 | 30 |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | ||
| Sensor Photo Detectors (Mpx) | 25 | 34 |
| Effective Pixels (Mpx) | 24.2 | 33 |
| Aspect Ratio (W:H) | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Max Resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 7008 x 4672 |
| Waterprrof | — | — |
| Processor | Venus Engine | Bionz XR |
| Sensor Size | Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) | Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) |
| 4K Video Recording | Yes | Yes |
| Video/audio Features | ||
| Video Format | MPEG-4/H.264/H.265 | MPEG-4/XAVC S/XAVC HS/XAVC S-I/H.264/H.265 |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Microphone Type | Stereo | Stereo |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Video System | NTSC/PAL | NTSC/PAL |
| Audio Recording Format | AAC Audio, LPCM Audio | AAC LC Audio, LPCM Audio |
| Interval Recording | Yes | Yes |
| Recording Resolutions | 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080, 3328 x 2496, | 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080 |
| Image | ||
| Image File Format | JPEG, Raw | JPEG, Raw |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Presets | 5 | 7 |
| Bit Depth | 14 | 14 |
| Storage | ||
| Storage Types | SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported in slot 1) | Slot 1: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (Pounds) | 3.74 | 2.11 |
| Dimensions | 9.1 x 9.1 x 9.1 | 10.6 x 6.5 x 6.7 |
| Battery Capacity | 7.2 mAh | 2280 mAh |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 440 | 580 |
| Battery | DMW-BLK22 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion | NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion |
| Iso Sensitivity (video) | ||
| Manual Mode | — | — |
| Auto Mode | 100-51200 | 100-51200 |
| Iso Sensitivity (photo) | ||
| Extended | 50-204800 | 50-204800 |
| Auto Mode | 100-51200 | 100-51200 |
The main differences center around storage capacity, form factor, and convenience. The Panasonic LUMIX S5 provides extensive bulk storage capacity best suited for homes, garages, or basements needing deep freeze space. In contrast, the Sony Alpha 7 IV offers a compact upright design that fits into smaller spaces with convenient shelf organization.
Chest-style freezers generally excel in thermal efficiency because cold air naturally settles at the bottom and does not escape when the lid is lifted. Compact upright models have lower total kilowatt-hour usage simply due to their smaller cubic volume, making both designs efficient for their respective intended purposes.
Both products are available through official brand stores and authorized retailers with full manufacturer warranties and fast delivery options. Click the "Check Best Price" buttons in the comparison cards above to view today's latest promotions, official deals, and current availability.
Measure your available floor clearance first. If you have open space in a garage, basement, or utility room and want to freeze items in bulk, choose the Panasonic LUMIX S5. If you have limited room in a kitchen, apartment, dorm, or office and prefer easy eye-level access to items, choose the Sony Alpha 7 IV.