Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GH2

Here is a complete analysis of the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GH2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and GH2 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The GH5S was brought out 6 years later than the GH2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GH5S grades vs the GH2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S features outside dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH2 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GH5S vs the GH2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and GH2 is 62 and 70 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and GH2.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic GH2 to give you more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer GH5S should have an advantage in sensor tech.