Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX5
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released June 2010
Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX5 Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony HX5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is fairly similar but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and HX5 (1/2.4") possess different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GH5S was released 7 years later than the HX5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GH5S grades vs the HX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony HX5
GH5S | HX5 | |||
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Released | January 2018 | June 2010 | Fresher by 93 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 230k | Crisper display (+1390k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Panasonic GH5S
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Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony HX5
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S provides external dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony HX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the GH5S against the HX5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and HX5 is 62 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and HX5.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizing. The GH5S offers the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The fresher GH5S should have an edge in sensor technology.
Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2018-01-08 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine 10 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3680 x 2760 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,620k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash options | 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 syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 660 grams (1.46 pounds) | 200 grams (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DMW-BLF19 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Price at launch | $2,498 | $275 |