Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX90V

Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX90V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and HX90V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH5S was introduced 2 years later than the HX90V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GH5S matches up against the HX90V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5S features outer dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5S vs Sony HX90V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GH5S compared to the HX90V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and HX90V is 62 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and HX90V.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GH5S using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX90V will provide you with extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern GH5S is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.