Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax X70

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic GH5S versus Pentax X70, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the X70 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and X70 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH5S was revealed 8 years later than the X70 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GH5S scores versus the X70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Pentax X70. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S offers physical measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has proportions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the GH5S against the X70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and X70 is 62 and 71 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and X70.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GH5S having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax X70 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger GH5S is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.