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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A200

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2018
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A230
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A200 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A200, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the A200 (10MP) is very comparable but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and A200 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The GH5S was brought out 9 years after the A200 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GH5S grades versus the A200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony A200

 GH5S A200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018July 2008Newer by 116 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Panasonic GH5S

 A200 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony A200

 GH5S A200 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5S provides outside 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 Sony A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GH5S against the A200.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and A200 is 62 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and A200.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The GH5S has got the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The newer GH5S should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A200 as a Portrait photography camera
62
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
53
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
Sony A200 as a Street photography camera
68
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH5S
Sports photography with Sony A200
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Travel photography camera
Sony A200 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
46
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A200 as a Landscape photography camera
63
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
53
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging info
Sony A200 Vlogging info
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
no image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony A200
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2018-01-08 2008-07-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 10 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3680 x 2760 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 107 143
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lb) 572 grams (1.26 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 521
Other
Battery life 440 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) Compact Flash
Card slots Two Single
Pricing at launch $2,498 $100