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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W810

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(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
Sony W810
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony W810

 GH5S W810 
IntroducedJanuary 2018January 2014Newer by 49 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k230kClearer display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Panasonic GH5S

 W810 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony W810

 GH5S W810 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W810 size comparison

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

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography advice
Sony W810 Portrait photography advice
62
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
38
decent MP (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography features
Sony W810 Street photography features
68
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography information
Sony W810 Sports photography information
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography highlights
Sony W810 Travel photography highlights
61
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
67
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography information
Sony W810 Landscape photography information
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
no image stabilization
32
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony W810
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
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