Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic S5 II X

Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic GH5 II and Panasonic S5 II X, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the GH5 II (20MP) and the S5 II X (24MP) is pretty comparable but the GH5 II (Four Thirds) and S5 II X (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

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The GH5 II was introduced 17 months before the S5 II X which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the GH5 II grades versus the S5 II X with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5 II Gallery and Panasonic S5 II X Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5 II enjoys exterior dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 II X has dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GH5 II and Panasonic S5 II X in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GH5 II against the S5 II X.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5 II and S5 II X is 59 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5 II and S5 II X.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GH5 II using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic S5 II X will show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older GH5 II will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.