Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX7V

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX7V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and HX7V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH5S was revealed 6 years later than the HX7V and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GH5S grades vs the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S features outside dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX7V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GH5S vs the HX7V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and HX7V is 62 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and HX7V.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GH5S with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX7V will resolve more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer GH5S will have an edge in sensor innovation.