Panasonic GH5S vs Sony H70

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony H70, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and H70 (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and H70 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH5S was manufactured 7 years later than the H70 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GH5S matches up versus the H70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S features outside dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony H70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the GH5S against the H70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and H70 is 62 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and H70.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GH5S due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony H70 will deliver more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher GH5S is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.