Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W730

Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic GH5S and Sony W730, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and W730 (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and W730 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5S was revealed 5 years later than the W730 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GH5S grades against the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5S has got external dimensions 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 W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5S and Sony W730 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the GH5S versus the W730.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and W730 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and W730.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GH5S using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W730 will give greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger GH5S should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.