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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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 RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 III
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX100 II Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony RX100 II, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and RX100 II (1") posses totally different sensor size.

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The GH5S was manufactured 4 years after the RX100 II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GH5S scores against the RX100 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony RX100 II

 GH5S RX100 II 
IntroducedJanuary 2018June 2013More modern by 56 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1229kSharper screen (+391k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Panasonic GH5S

 RX100 II GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony RX100 II

 GH5S RX100 II 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S features external measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony RX100 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the GH5S compared to the RX100 II.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and RX100 II is 62 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and RX100 II.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GH5S because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 II will provide extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger GH5S is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography details
62
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
70
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography factors
Sony RX100 II Street photography factors
68
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (281g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography features
Sony RX100 II Sports photography features
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
no phase detect auto focus
67
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
great battery (350 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography info
Sony RX100 II Travel photography info
61
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
80
great battery (350 CIPA)
lighter than competition (281g)
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5S
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 II
63
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
74
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
great battery (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 II Vlogging factors
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
does not have image stabilization
37
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (281 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony RX100 II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Class Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-01-08 2013-06-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 10 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3680 x 2760 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max boosted ISO 204800 25600
Lowest native ISO 160 160
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 lbs) 281g (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 483
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 350 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 1
Price at launch $2,498 $598