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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
37
Overall
39

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax XG-1 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2018
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Introduced July 2014
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic GH5S versus Pentax XG-1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and XG-1 (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and XG-1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The GH5S was introduced 3 years after the XG-1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GH5S scores against the XG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Pentax XG-1

 GH5S XG-1 
IntroducedJanuary 2018July 2014Newer by 43 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k460kClearer screen (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Panasonic GH5S

 XG-1 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Pentax XG-1

 GH5S XG-1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5S enjoys 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) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has specifications of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the GH5S and the XG-1.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and XG-1 is 62 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and XG-1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax XG-1 will give greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer GH5S should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
Portrait photography with Pentax XG-1
62
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography info
Pentax XG-1 Street photography info
68
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Sports photography camera
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
long zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography factors
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography factors
61
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
52
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1248mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (567 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography details
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography details
63
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
45
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging factors
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging factors
68
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
lack of image stabilization
25
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (567 grams)
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Pentax XG-1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPentax XG-1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Pentax XG-1
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-01-08 2014-07-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine 10 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3680 x 2760 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 200 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 660g (1.46 pounds) 567g (1.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC
Storage slots 2 1
Retail price $2,498 $599