Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W370

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony W370, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and W370 (14MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and W370 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The GH5S was announced 8 years after the W370 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the GH5S scores versus the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S offers exterior dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GH5S vs the W370.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and W370 is 62 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and W370.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony W370 will offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger GH5S should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.