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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2018
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Superseded the Sony RX1R
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic GH5S and Sony RX1R II, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and RX1R II (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The GH5S was launched 2 years after the RX1R II which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GH5S matches up against the RX1R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony RX1R II

 GH5S RX1R II 
IntroducedJanuary 2018October 2015More modern by 28 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1229kCrisper screen (+391k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Panasonic GH5S

 RX1R II GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony RX1R II

 GH5S RX1R II 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S features outside dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GH5S and Sony RX1R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the GH5S versus the RX1R II.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and RX1R II is 62 and 78 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and RX1R II.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GH5S featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX1R II will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 32MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer GH5S should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
Portrait photography with Sony RX1R II
62
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
85
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
high megapixels (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Street photography camera
68
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
73
tilting screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (507g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography highlights
Sony RX1R II Sports photography highlights
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
63
high megapixels (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
can't change focal length (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography information
Sony RX1R II Travel photography information
61
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
59
high megapixels (42 megapixels)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (507g)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography highlights
63
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
68
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
high megapixels (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging details
Sony RX1R II Vlogging details
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
no image stabilization
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (507g)
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony RX1R II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Class Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-01-08 2015-10-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine 10 BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3680 x 2760 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Minimum native ISO 160 50
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 225 25
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.0
Macro focusing range - 14cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 pounds) 507 gr (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 97
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3204
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 220 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 2 1
Retail cost $2,498 $3,300