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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX1

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2018
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX1 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and QX1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The GH5S was introduced 3 years after the QX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GH5S matches up versus the QX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony QX1

 GH5S QX1 
RevealedJanuary 2018September 2014Newer by 41 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2""Bigger screen (+3.2")
Screen resolution1620k0kSharper screen (+1620k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Panasonic GH5S

 QX1 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony QX1

 GH5S QX1 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S has outside 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 Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GH5S vs the QX1.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and QX1 is 62 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and QX1.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony QX1 will resolve more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GH5S should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography info
Sony QX1 Portrait photography info
62
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
66
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH5S
Street photography with Sony QX1
68
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
69
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH5S
Sports photography with Sony QX1
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
56
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (440 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH5S
Travel photography with Sony QX1
61
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
71
great battery life (440 per charge)
supports focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (216 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Landscape photography camera
63
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
64
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (440 shots)
tiny screen ( inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX1 as a Vlogging camera
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
32
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (216g)
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony QX1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Alpha QX1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony Alpha QX1
Category Pro Mirrorless Lens-style
Released 2018-01-08 2014-09-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 10 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3680 x 2760 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 51200 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 225 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.6
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch -
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 pounds) 216 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 images 440 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Dual Single
Retail cost $2,498 $500