Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic SZ5

Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic SZ5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and SZ5 (14MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and SZ5 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The GH5S was announced 5 years later than the SZ5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GH5S matches up versus the SZ5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5S has external dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GH5S and the SZ5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and SZ5 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and SZ5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH5S with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic SZ5 will result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger GH5S provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.