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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX5

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2018
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX5 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony WX5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively similar but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and WX5 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The GH5S was manufactured 7 years after the WX5 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GH5S matches up against the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony WX5

 GH5S WX5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018July 2010Newer by 92 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution1620k461kClearer screen (+1159k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Panasonic GH5S

 WX5 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony WX5

 GH5S WX5 

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5S provides exterior dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the GH5S versus the WX5.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and WX5 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and WX5.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX5 will offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent GH5S should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography info
Sony WX5 Portrait photography info
62
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography info
Sony WX5 Street photography info
68
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography information
Sony WX5 Sports photography information
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography information
Sony WX5 Travel photography information
61
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography features
Sony WX5 Landscape photography features
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX5 as a Vlogging camera
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
supports face detect focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
does not have image stabilization
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony WX5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-01-08 2010-07-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine 10 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3680 x 2760 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 160 125
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 660g (1.46 lbs) 146g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 2 One
Launch cost $2,498 $250