Panasonic GH5S vs Sony ZV-E1
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![Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-GH5S/Panasonic-GH5S-front.jpg)
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Launched January 2018
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
- Launched March 2023
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview
Following is a detailed review of the Panasonic GH5S and Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the ZV-E1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) offer different sensor size.
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The GH5S was revealed 6 years prior to the ZV-E1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GH5S grades against the ZV-E1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony ZV-E1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Sony ZV-E1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony ZV-E1
GH5S | ZV-E1 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper screen (+583k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Panasonic GH5S
ZV-E1 | GH5S | |||
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Launched | March 2023 | ![]() | January 2018 | More modern by 63 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony ZV-E1
GH5S | ZV-E1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GH5S vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5S enjoys physical measurements 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 ZV-E1 has measurements of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic GH5S and Sony ZV-E1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GH5S against the ZV-E1.
![Panasonic GH5S vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison Panasonic GH5S vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-GH5S-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and ZV-E1 is 62 and 80 respectively.
![Panasonic GH5S vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison Panasonic GH5S vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-GH5S-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic GH5S vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and ZV-E1.
To sum up, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GH5S using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony ZV-E1 will produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged GH5S will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Panasonic GH5S vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison Panasonic GH5S vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-GH5S-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic GH5S vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Sony ZV-E1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Sony ZV-E1 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2018-01-08 | 2023-03-29 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine 10 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3680 x 2760 | 4240 x 2832 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | 409600 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | 40 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 195 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3.00 inch |
Display resolution | 1,620 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x1920 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 660 grams (1.46 pounds) | 483 grams (1.06 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") | 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 shots | 570 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLF19 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Retail pricing | $2,498 | $2,198 |