Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX5

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

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.

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

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.