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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX100V

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2018
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • New Model is Sony HX200V
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX100V Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony HX100V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and HX100V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH5S was announced 6 years later than the HX100V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GH5S matches up versus the HX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony HX100V

 GH5S HX100V 
LaunchedJanuary 2018October 2011More recent by 76 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k921kSharper display (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Panasonic GH5S

 HX100V GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony HX100V

 GH5S HX100V 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S has 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 HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony HX100V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GH5S against the HX100V.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and HX100V is 62 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and HX100V.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GH5S using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX100V will provide you with extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GH5S will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX100V Portrait photography highlights
62
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
39
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH5S
Street photography with Sony HX100V
68
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH5S
Sports photography with Sony HX100V
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography features
Sony HX100V Travel photography features
61
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
54
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (577g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography information
Sony HX100V Landscape photography information
63
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging details
Sony HX100V Vlogging details
68
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
25
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
heavier than others (577g)
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony HX100V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-01-08 2011-10-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine 10 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3680 x 2760 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.70 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, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 lb) 577g (1.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLF19 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual 1
Retail pricing $2,498 $429