Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX350

Here is a complete analysis of the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony HX350, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and HX350 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The GH5S was revealed 13 months later than the HX350 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the GH5S grades against the HX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S offers exterior measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GH5S vs the HX350.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and HX350 is 62 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and HX350.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GH5S having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX350 will give extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer GH5S should have a benefit in sensor innovation.