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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic LX10

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
72
Overall
60

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic LX10 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2018
Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX7
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic LX10 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic LX10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and LX10 (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH5S was announced 16 months later than the LX10 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the GH5S grades vs the LX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic LX10

 GH5S LX10 
LaunchedJanuary 2018September 2016More recent by 16 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Panasonic GH5S

 LX10 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic LX10

 GH5S LX10 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic LX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5S comes with exterior measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic LX10 has measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic LX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GH5S compared to the LX10.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic LX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and LX10 is 62 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic LX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and LX10.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GH5S using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic LX10 will show more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The newer GH5S will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic LX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX10 as a Portrait photography camera
62
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
64
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography advice
Panasonic LX10 Street photography advice
68
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (310 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH5S
Sports photography with Panasonic LX10
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX10 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
75
lighter than competition (310 grams)
includes touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography highlights
63
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
69
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging details
Panasonic LX10 Vlogging details
68
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
does not have image stabilization
38
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (310g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic LX10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-LX15
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-01-08 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine 10 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3680 x 2760 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 25600
Minimum native ISO 160 125
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-72mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/1.4-2.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.10 m (at Auto ISO)
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 w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MP4, H.264, AAC
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 grams (1.46 lbs) 310 grams (0.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 20
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 581
Other
Battery life 440 shots 260 shots
Battery type 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 sec (3 shots))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Dual One
Launch price $2,498 $700