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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX1

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2018
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced April 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony HX1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is pretty similar but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and HX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.

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The GH5S was launched 8 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GH5S grades against the HX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony HX1

 GH5S HX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2018April 2009Fresher by 107 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Panasonic GH5S

 HX1 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony HX1

 GH5S HX1 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider 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) while the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony HX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GH5S and the HX1.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and HX1 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and HX1.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH5S featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic GH5S will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer GH5S provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography information
Sony HX1 Portrait photography information
62
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography details
Sony HX1 Street photography details
68
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH5S
Sports photography with Sony HX1
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
36
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH5S
Travel photography with Sony HX1
61
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
48
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (544g)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography features
Sony HX1 Landscape photography features
63
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
no Timelapse recording
39
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging highlights
Sony HX1 Vlogging highlights
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone port
no image stabilization
22
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1440 x 1080 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others (544g)
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony HX1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-01-08 2009-04-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine 10 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3680 x 2760 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 160 125
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
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 rate 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
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 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1440x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lbs) 544 gr (1.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Two Single
Retail cost $2,498 $47,999