Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH5

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FH5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and FH5 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5S was manufactured 7 years after the FH5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the GH5S scores versus the FH5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S has exterior dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the GH5S vs the FH5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and FH5 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and FH5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FH5 will offer you more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern GH5S is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.