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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX350

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2018
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony WX300
  • Later Model is Sony WX500
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic GH5S and Sony WX350, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and WX350 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The GH5S was released 3 years later than the WX350 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GH5S matches up against the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony WX350

 GH5S WX350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018February 2014Fresher by 48 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k460kSharper display (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic GH5S

 WX350 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony WX350

 GH5S WX350 

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5S features outer dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Panasonic GH5S and Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GH5S compared to the WX350.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and WX350 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and WX350.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH5S because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX350 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger GH5S is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
62
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
37
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH5S
Street photography with Sony WX350
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (164g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography highlights
Sony WX350 Travel photography highlights
61
weather sealing
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
72
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than others in class (164 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography advice
Sony WX350 Landscape photography advice
63
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging information
Sony WX350 Vlogging information
68
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
does not have image stabilization
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (164g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-01-08 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 10 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3680 x 2760 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos 470 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch pricing $2,498 $270