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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W380

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Increase 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 W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W380 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W380, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and W380 (14MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and W380 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The GH5S was manufactured 8 years later than the W380 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GH5S grades vs the W380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony W380

 GH5S W380 
ReleasedJanuary 2018January 2010Fresher by 98 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k230kClearer display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Panasonic GH5S

 W380 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony W380

 GH5S W380 

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S features outer measurements 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 W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GH5S against the W380.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and W380 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and W380.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH5S due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W380 will result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher GH5S should have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography factors
Sony W380 Portrait photography factors
62
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography advice
Sony W380 Street photography advice
68
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
Sony W380 as a Sports photography camera
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH5S
Travel photography with Sony W380
61
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography info
Sony W380 Landscape photography info
63
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging details
Sony W380 Vlogging details
68
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
no image stabilization
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony W380
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2018-01-08 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine 10 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3680 x 2760 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash settings 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 type 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 recording
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 Single
Pricing at launch $2,498 $44