Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W810
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Released January 2018
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2014

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W810 Overview
The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic GH5S and Sony W810, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and W810 (20MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and W810 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

The GH5S was released 4 years after the W810 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GH5S matches up versus the W810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W810 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony W810
GH5S | W810 | |||
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Introduced | January 2018 | ![]() | January 2014 | Newer by 49 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1390k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Panasonic GH5S
W810 | GH5S |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony W810
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S has 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) whilst the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic GH5S and Sony W810 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GH5S and the W810.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and W810 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and W810.
Plainly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W810 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern GH5S will have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W810 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2018-01-08 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine 10 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3680 x 2760 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 225 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 27-162mm (6.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-6.5 |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,620 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.20 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | 660 gr (1.46 pounds) | 111 gr (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") | 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 pictures | 200 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLF19 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Launch cost | $2,498 | $100 |