Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax MX-1

Following is a extended review of the Panasonic GH5S and Pentax MX-1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty close but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and MX-1 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH5S was released 4 years after the MX-1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GH5S grades against the MX-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5S comes with outer dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GH5S and Pentax MX-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GH5S against the MX-1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and MX-1 is 62 and 84 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and MX-1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GH5S featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax MX-1 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GH5S will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.