Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W710

Lets look closer at the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony W710, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and W710 (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and W710 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The GH5S was released 5 years later than the W710 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GH5S scores against the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5S comes with 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 W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony W710 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GH5S vs the W710.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and W710 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and W710.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GH5S because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W710 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent GH5S provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.