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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX30

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2018
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Released September 2014
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX30 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony QX30, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and QX30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The GH5S was brought out 3 years later than the QX30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GH5S scores vs the QX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony QX30

 GH5S QX30 
ReleasedJanuary 2018September 2014Fresher by 41 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2""Larger display (+3.2")
Display resolution1620k0kClearer display (+1620k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Panasonic GH5S

 QX30 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony QX30

 GH5S QX30 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S offers external dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony QX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the GH5S and the QX30.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and QX30 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and QX30.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH5S featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony QX30 will render extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger GH5S provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography factors
Sony QX30 Portrait photography factors
62
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
38
MP count decent (20MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography details
Sony QX30 Street photography details
68
screen articulates
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography info
Sony QX30 Sports photography info
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography features
Sony QX30 Travel photography features
61
weather proofing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
65
has touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography information
Sony QX30 Landscape photography information
63
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
39
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small ( inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX30 as a Vlogging camera
68
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
does not have image stabilization
35
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony QX30
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Class Pro Mirrorless Lens-style
Announced 2018-01-08 2014-09-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 10 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3680 x 2760 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" -
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off None
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 photographs 200 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Two One
Price at launch $2,498 $348