Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax X-5

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic GH5S versus Pentax X-5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and X-5 (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and X-5 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5S was released 5 years later than the X-5 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GH5S matches up vs the X-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Pentax X-5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5S has got outer dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Pentax X-5 has dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GH5S versus the X-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and X-5 is 62 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and X-5.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GH5S due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax X-5 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer GH5S provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.