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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony T99

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony T99 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
  • Announced January 2018
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony T99 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony T99, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and T99 (14MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and T99 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The GH5S was introduced 7 years after the T99 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GH5S matches up against the T99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony T99

 GH5S T99 
IntroducedJanuary 2018July 2010Newer by 92 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Panasonic GH5S

 T99 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony T99

 GH5S T99 
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5S has got outer 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 T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony T99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GH5S against the T99.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and T99 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and T99.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony T99 will deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent GH5S should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography highlights
Sony T99 Portrait photography highlights
62
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography details
Sony T99 Street photography details
68
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography highlights
Sony T99 Sports photography highlights
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography info
Sony T99 Travel photography info
61
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
63
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
no Time Lapse function
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
does not have image stabilization
31
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony T99
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2018-01-08 2010-07-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 10 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3680 x 2760 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.60 m
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, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLF19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at launch $2,498 $179