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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S5 II

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front
Portability
59
Imaging
79
Features
93
Overall
84

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S5 II Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2018
Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Announced January 2023
  • Replaced the Panasonic S5
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S5 II Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S5 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and S5 II (24MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and S5 II (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5S was released 6 years before the S5 II which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GH5S grades versus the S5 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic S5 II

 GH5S S5 II 
Display size3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Panasonic GH5S

 S5 II GH5S 
AnnouncedJanuary 2023January 2018More modern by 60 months
Display resolution1840k1620kCrisper display (+220k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic S5 II

 GH5S S5 II 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S5 II Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5S provides physical measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 II 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).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S5 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GH5S versus the S5 II.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S5 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and S5 II is 62 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S5 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S5 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and S5 II.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GH5S featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic S5 II will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged GH5S is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S5 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S5 II as a Portrait photography camera
62
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
87
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S5 II as a Street photography camera
68
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S5 II as a Sports photography camera
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
bad battery pack (370 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography advice
Panasonic S5 II Travel photography advice
61
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
72
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (370 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S5 II as a Landscape photography camera
63
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
83
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
bad battery pack (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging info
Panasonic S5 II Vlogging info
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (5952 x 3968 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic S5 II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPanasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-01-08 2023-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine 10 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3680 x 2760 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 225 779
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Amount of lenses 107 65
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2" 3.00"
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 5952x3968
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660g (1.46 lbs) 740g (1.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 370 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Two Two
Pricing at release $2,498 $2,000