Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FX48

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FX48, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and FX48 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The GH5S was brought out 9 years after the FX48 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GH5S grades vs the FX48 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5S has got outside 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) while the Panasonic FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FX48 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GH5S and the FX48.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and FX48 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and FX48.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GH5S featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FX48 will give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern GH5S provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.