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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2018
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Later Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ100, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and FZ100 (14MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and FZ100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The GH5S was released 7 years after the FZ100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GH5S matches up against the FZ100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic FZ100

 GH5S FZ100 
LaunchedJanuary 2018July 2010Newer by 91 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k460kClearer display (+1160k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic GH5S

 FZ100 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FZ100

 GH5S FZ100 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S offers outer measurements 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 FZ100 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GH5S against the FZ100.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and FZ100 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and FZ100.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FZ100 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern GH5S should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
62
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
54
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Street photography camera
68
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH5S
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ100
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH5S
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ100
61
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
59
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (540 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography details
63
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
no Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH5S
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ100
68
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
does not have image stabilization
64
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (540 grams)
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FZ100
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-01-08 2010-07-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 10 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3680 x 2760 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lbs) 540 grams (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Two One
Cost at release $2,498 $500