Panasonic GH5S vs Sony NEX-C3

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony NEX-C3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH5S was launched 6 years after the NEX-C3 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GH5S matches up vs the NEX-C3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S comes with 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) while the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the GH5S and the NEX-C3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and NEX-C3 is 62 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and NEX-C3.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-C3 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer GH5S will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.