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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Increase 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 SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic SZ3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and SZ3 (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and SZ3 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5S was revealed 5 years later than the SZ3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GH5S scores against the SZ3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic SZ3

 GH5S SZ3 
IntroducedJanuary 2018January 2013More recent by 61 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Panasonic GH5S

 SZ3 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic SZ3

 GH5S SZ3 

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S provides outer measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic SZ3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the GH5S and the SZ3.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and SZ3 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and SZ3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GH5S with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic SZ3 will result in greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger GH5S will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ3
62
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Street photography camera
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography information
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography advice
61
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
71
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography details
63
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging factors
68
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
lack of image stabilization
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic SZ3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-01-08 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 10 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3680 x 2760 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 lbs) 126 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two One
Cost at launch $2,498 $150