Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX70

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony WX70, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and WX70 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The GH5S was released 6 years after the WX70 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GH5S matches up against the WX70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5S has exterior measurements 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 WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony WX70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GH5S and the WX70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and WX70 is 62 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and WX70.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX70 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent GH5S will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.