Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX100V

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.