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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A350

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A350 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2018
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A380
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A350 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GH5S and Sony A350, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and A350 (14MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and A350 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5S was revealed 9 years later than the A350 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the GH5S scores versus the A350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony A350

 GH5S A350 
RevealedJanuary 2018June 2008More recent by 117 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Panasonic GH5S

 A350 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony A350

 GH5S A350 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S features physical dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GH5S and Sony A350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GH5S compared to the A350.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and A350 is 62 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and A350.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GH5S using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A350 will give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer GH5S will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A350 as a Portrait photography camera
62
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
71
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography advice
Sony A350 Street photography advice
68
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
66
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
more heavy than others in class (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH5S
Sports photography with Sony A350
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
no phase detect auto focus
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH5S
Travel photography with Sony A350
61
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
51
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (674 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography info
Sony A350 Landscape photography info
63
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
64
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Vlogging camera
Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
68
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
does not have image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony A350
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2018-01-08 2008-06-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 area 224.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3680 x 2760 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 107 143
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 660 grams (1.46 pounds) 674 grams (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 595
Other
Battery life 440 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots Dual 1
Retail price $2,498 $600