Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FX700

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FX700, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and FX700 (14MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and FX700 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The GH5S was brought out 7 years after the FX700 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GH5S scores against the FX700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5S comes with 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) and the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FX700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GH5S versus the FX700.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and FX700 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and FX700.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GH5S featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FX700 will deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer GH5S will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.