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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 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
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 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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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

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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The GH5S was manufactured 4 years later than the GX7 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

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 
LaunchedJanuary 2018November 2013Fresher by 51 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper 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.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and GX7 is 62 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography features
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography features
62
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
71
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography factors
Panasonic GX7 Street photography factors
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
82
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH5S
Sports photography with Panasonic GX7
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low battery (350 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH5S
Travel photography with Panasonic GX7
61
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
67
features touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery (350 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5S
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX7
63
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
low battery (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH5S
Vlogging with Panasonic GX7
68
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
no image stabilization
34
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic GX7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPanasonic 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