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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2018
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced June 2018
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 V
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 VII
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic GH5S and Sony RX100 VI, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and RX100 VI (1") come with totally different sensor size.

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The GH5S was manufactured 4 months before the RX100 VI and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GH5S grades vs the RX100 VI with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony RX100 VI

 GH5S RX100 VI 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1229kClearer display (+391k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Panasonic GH5S

 RX100 VI GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony RX100 VI

 GH5S RX100 VI 
IntroducedJanuary 2018June 2018Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5S offers exterior dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GH5S and Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GH5S vs the RX100 VI.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and RX100 VI is 62 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and RX100 VI.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 VI will give greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography highlights
62
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
66
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Street photography camera
68
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than average (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH5S
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VI
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
70
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high max fps (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect AF
bad battery (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
77
lighter than average (301 grams)
has bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
bad battery (240 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography advice
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography advice
63
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
65
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
bad battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging info
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging info
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
77
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average (301g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony RX100 VI
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Class Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-01-08 2018-06-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 10 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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
Maximum resolution 3680 x 2760 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 25600
Lowest native ISO 160 125
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 315
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range - 8cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 secs
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lbs) 301 grams (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual Single
Pricing at launch $2,498 $1,198