Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A57

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic GH5S and Sony A57, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and A57 (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and A57 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5S was revealed 5 years after the A57 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GH5S grades vs the A57 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Sony SLT-A57. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5S comes with physical dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony A57 has measurements of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH5S and Sony A57 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the GH5S compared to the A57.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and A57 is 62 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and A57.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GH5S using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A57 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent GH5S provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.