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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX10

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2018
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX10 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic GH5S and Sony QX10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and QX10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The GH5S was announced 4 years later than the QX10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GH5S scores against the QX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony QX10

 GH5S QX10 
LaunchedJanuary 2018September 2013Fresher by 53 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2""Larger display (+3.2")
Display resolution1620k0kCrisper display (+1620k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Panasonic GH5S

 QX10 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony QX10

 GH5S QX10 
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S has outside measurements 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 QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5S and Sony QX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GH5S against the QX10.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and QX10 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and QX10.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH5S with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony QX10 will show more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher GH5S should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
62
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
36
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH5S
Street photography with Sony QX10
68
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors (105g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Sports photography camera
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography highlights
Sony QX10 Travel photography highlights
61
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
69
lighter than competitors (105 grams)
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography details
Sony QX10 Landscape photography details
63
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen ( inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX10 as a Vlogging camera
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors (105 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1440 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony QX10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Category Pro Mirrorless Lens-style
Launched 2018-01-08 2013-09-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine 10 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3680 x 2760 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 225 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" -
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off None
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1440x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 gr (1.46 pounds) 105 gr (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Two 1
Retail pricing $2,498 $250