Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX100V

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX100V, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and TX100V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The GH5S was brought out 7 years after the TX100V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GH5S grades vs the TX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S provides external 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 TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GH5S and the TX100V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and TX100V is 62 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and TX100V.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GH5S due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony TX100V will result in more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern GH5S will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.