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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX5

Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX5 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 TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released February 2010
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX5 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic GH5S and Sony TX5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is fairly close but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and TX5 (1/2.4") come with different sensor sizes.

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The GH5S was introduced 8 years after the TX5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GH5S matches up versus the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony TX5

 GH5S TX5 
ReleasedJanuary 2018February 2010Newer by 97 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Panasonic GH5S

 TX5 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony TX5

 GH5S TX5 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5S features outer dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GH5S and Sony TX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GH5S versus the TX5.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and TX5 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and TX5.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The GH5S offers the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The younger GH5S provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
Portrait photography with Sony TX5
61
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH5S
Street photography with Sony TX5
68
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography highlights
Sony TX5 Sports photography highlights
55
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH5S
Travel photography with Sony TX5
61
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
62
weather proofing
provides touch focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (148g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography details
Sony TX5 Landscape photography details
63
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
no Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH5S
Vlogging with Sony TX5
67
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
does not have image stabilization
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony TX5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2018-01-08 2010-02-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 10 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 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 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 160 125
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.90 m
Flash modes 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 syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 660g (1.46 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 94 x 57 x 18mm (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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLF19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Two One
Launch price $2,498 $239