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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX5

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX5 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(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
Sony HX5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony HX5

 GH5S HX5 
ReleasedJanuary 2018June 2010Fresher by 93 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Panasonic GH5S

 HX5 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony HX5

 GH5S HX5 

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).

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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.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and HX5 is 62 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Portrait photography camera
62
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
19
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography advice
Sony HX5 Street photography advice
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Sports photography camera
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography info
Sony HX5 Travel photography info
61
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
60
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography info
Sony HX5 Landscape photography info
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
37
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX5 as a Vlogging camera
68
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony HX5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
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