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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S5 II X

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S5 II X Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2018
Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Introduced January 2023
  • Succeeded the Panasonic S5
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S5 II X Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic S5 II X, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and S5 II X (24MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and S5 II X (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH5S was launched 6 years prior to the S5 II X which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GH5S scores vs the S5 II X with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic S5 II X

 GH5S S5 II X 
Screen sizing3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Panasonic GH5S

 S5 II X GH5S 
IntroducedJanuary 2023January 2018More modern by 60 months
Screen resolution1840k1620kClearer screen (+220k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic S5 II X

 GH5S S5 II X 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S5 II X Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5S offers exterior measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 II X has specifications of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic S5 II X in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GH5S vs the S5 II X.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S5 II X size comparison

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

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S5 II X top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S5 II X Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and S5 II X.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GH5S due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic S5 II X will render more detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged GH5S will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S5 II X sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S5 II X Portrait photography advice
62
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
86
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography features
Panasonic S5 II X Street photography features
68
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
77
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S5 II X Sports photography highlights
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery power (370 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH5S
Travel photography with Panasonic S5 II X
61
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
72
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery power (370 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography information
Panasonic S5 II X Landscape photography information
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
missing Time Lapse function
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
bad battery power (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging info
Panasonic S5 II X Vlogging info
68
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
no image stabilization
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high res video (5952 x 3968 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic S5 II X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic S5 II X
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPanasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-01-08 2023-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3680 x 2760 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 204800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 779
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Number of lenses 107 65
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Maximum 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 pounds) 740g (1.63 pounds)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 shots 370 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Dual Dual
Launch price $2,498 $2,199