Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S5

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and S5 (24MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and S5 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The GH5S was revealed 3 years prior to the S5 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GH5S grades versus the S5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Panasonic S5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5S provides exterior dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 has dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the GH5S and the S5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and S5 is 62 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and S5.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GH5S with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic S5 will offer more detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older GH5S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.