Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GX1

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic GX1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and GX1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The GH5S was launched 5 years later than the GX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the GH5S scores vs the GX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S offers exterior measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic GX1 has sizing of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the GH5S against the GX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and GX1 is 62 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and GX1.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic GX1 to give more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GH5S will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.