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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2018
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GX850, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and GX850 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The GH5S was brought out 13 months after the GX850 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GH5S scores vs the GX850 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic GX850

 GH5S GX850 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018January 2017Newer by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic GH5S

 GX850 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic GX850

 GH5S GX850 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S provides 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 GX850 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GX850 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GH5S compared to the GX850.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and GX850 is 62 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and GX850.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic GX850 to give you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern GH5S should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX850
62
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
66
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography info
Panasonic GX850 Street photography info
68
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX850 Sports photography factors
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
lacks phase detect AF
52
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
79
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5S
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX850
63
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging features
Panasonic GX850 Vlogging features
68
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
does not have image stabilization
73
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic GX850
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-01-08 2017-01-04
Body design 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 surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 225 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/500 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lb) 269 gr (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 586
Other
Battery life 440 photos 210 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two Single
Cost at release $2,498 $548