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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX9

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Expand 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 TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX9 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic GH5S and Sony TX9, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and TX9 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The GH5S was announced 7 years after the TX9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GH5S matches up vs the TX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony TX9

 GH5S TX9 
IntroducedJanuary 2018July 2010Newer by 92 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k922kSharper screen (+698k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Panasonic GH5S

 TX9 GH5S 
Screen size3.5"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony TX9

 GH5S TX9 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S offers external 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 TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GH5S and the TX9.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and TX9 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and TX9.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony TX9 will give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer GH5S should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
62
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography information
Sony TX9 Street photography information
68
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Sports photography camera
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography information
Sony TX9 Travel photography information
61
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
60
supports touch focus
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (149g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5S
Landscape photography with Sony TX9
63
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
41
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging features
Sony TX9 Vlogging features
68
selfie friendly display
touch screen
provides face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
lack of image stabilization
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony TX9
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2018-01-08 2010-07-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3680 x 2760 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 160 125
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 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 syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660g (1.46 lbs) 149g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Two 1
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