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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX70

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2018
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX70 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony WX70

 GH5S WX70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018January 2012Newer by 73 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k922kCrisper screen (+698k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic GH5S

 WX70 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony WX70

 GH5S WX70 
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX70 size comparison

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

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography details
Sony WX70 Portrait photography details
62
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
34
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
68
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography info
Sony WX70 Sports photography info
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
71
lighter than competition in class (114g)
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5S
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
63
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging information
Sony WX70 Vlogging information
68
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
no image stabilization
36
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony WX70
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-01-08 2012-01-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine 10 BIONZ
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3680 x 2760 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 240 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 1
Price at launch $2,498 $242