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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX20

Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2018
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2012
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX20 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX20, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and TX20 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH5S was manufactured 5 years after the TX20 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GH5S grades versus the TX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony TX20

 GH5S TX20 
ReleasedJanuary 2018February 2012More modern by 72 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k922kClearer display (+698k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Panasonic GH5S

 TX20 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony TX20

 GH5S TX20 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5S enjoys outside 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) whilst the Sony TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX20 in our brand new 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 at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GH5S versus the TX20.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and TX20 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and TX20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GH5S due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony TX20 will show extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer GH5S is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography info
Sony TX20 Portrait photography info
61
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Street photography camera
68
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography factors
Sony TX20 Sports photography factors
55
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography features
Sony TX20 Travel photography features
61
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
72
great battery (250 CIPA)
weather proof
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography features
Sony TX20 Landscape photography features
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
great battery (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging advice
Sony TX20 Vlogging advice
67
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
does not have image stabilization
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony TX20
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2018-01-08 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine 10 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3680 x 2760 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 160 125
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash options 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos 250 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual One
Launch pricing $2,498 $330