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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX80

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Push 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 WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony WX80, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and WX80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH5S was unveiled 5 years later than the WX80 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GH5S grades against the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony WX80

 GH5S WX80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018January 2013Fresher by 61 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k230kClearer display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Panasonic GH5S

 WX80 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony WX80

 GH5S WX80 

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S features physical dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony WX80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GH5S versus the WX80.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and WX80 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and WX80.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GH5S using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX80 will resolve extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer GH5S will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography details
Sony WX80 Portrait photography details
62
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography info
Sony WX80 Street photography info
68
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than average (124 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH5S
Sports photography with Sony WX80
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH5S
Travel photography with Sony WX80
61
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
71
lighter than average (124g)
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography advice
Sony WX80 Landscape photography advice
63
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging features
Sony WX80 Vlogging features
68
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
no image stabilization
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony WX80
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-01-08 2013-01-08
Physical type 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
Maximum resolution 3680 x 2760 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 12800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.20 m
Flash modes 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, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 lbs) 124g (0.27 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 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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery type 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 feature
Type of storage 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
Card slots 2 Single
Price at launch $2,498 $276