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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX400V

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX400V 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2018
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony HX300
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX400V Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX400V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and HX400V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The GH5S was revealed 3 years after the HX400V which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GH5S grades vs the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony HX400V

 GH5S HX400V 
LaunchedJanuary 2018February 2014Newer by 48 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k921kCrisper display (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic GH5S

 HX400V GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony HX400V

 GH5S HX400V 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5S comes with external measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GH5S versus the HX400V.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and HX400V is 62 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and HX400V.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX400V will deliver extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern GH5S is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography information
Sony HX400V Portrait photography information
62
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
51
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
includes face detection focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography features
Sony HX400V Street photography features
68
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography info
Sony HX400V Sports photography info
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography info
Sony HX400V Travel photography info
61
environment proof
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
53
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (660g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography info
Sony HX400V Landscape photography info
63
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
no Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging information
Sony HX400V Vlogging information
68
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
no image stabilization
29
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors (660 grams)
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony HX400V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-01-08 2014-02-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine 10 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3680 x 2760 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 lbs) 660g (1.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 300 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage 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
Card slots Dual One
Price at launch $2,498 $448