Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs
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- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Introduced January 2018
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
- Launched November 2013
- Older Model is Panasonic GX1
- Newer Model is Panasonic GX8
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Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic GX7, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and GX7 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
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Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GH5S matches up against the GX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic GX7
| GH5S | GX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2018 |  | November 2013 | Fresher by 51 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 1620k |  | 1040k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic GH5S
| GX7 | GH5S |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic GX7
| GH5S | GX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S offers external dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has proportions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GH5S versus the GX7.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and GX7 is 62 and 81 respectively.
Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and GX7.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic GX7 to give more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher GH5S provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2018-01-08 | 2013-11-07 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine 10 | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3680 x 2760 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 225 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,620k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dots | 2,765k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/320 secs |
| 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 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.1 | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 660 gr (1.46 lb) | 402 gr (0.89 lb) |
| Dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 70 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 718 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 440 photos | 350 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DMW-BLF19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | Two | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $2,498 | $1,000 |