Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX5

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.

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.

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.

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

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.