Panasonic GH5S vs Sony NEX-5N

Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony NEX-5N, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and NEX-5N (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5S was manufactured 6 years later than the NEX-5N and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GH5S matches up versus the NEX-5N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S provides outer dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony NEX-5N in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GH5S versus the NEX-5N.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and NEX-5N is 62 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and NEX-5N.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GH5S because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony NEX-5N will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger GH5S will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.