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Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic S5 II

Portability
56
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front
Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic S5 II Key Specs

Panasonic GH6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5760 x 2880 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
  • Launched February 2022
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GH5 II
Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Released January 2023
  • Older Model is Panasonic S5
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic S5 II Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic S5 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GH6 (25MP) and the S5 II (24MP) is relatively close but the GH6 (Four Thirds) and S5 II (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The GH6 was released 10 months before the S5 II so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GH6 scores versus the S5 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Panasonic S5 II

 GH6 S5 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Panasonic GH6

 S5 II GH6 
ReleasedJanuary 2023February 2022Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Panasonic GH6 and Panasonic S5 II

 GH6 S5 II 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.00"3.00"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution1840k1840kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic S5 II Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH6 has exterior dimensions of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") along with a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 II has dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic S5 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the GH6 versus the S5 II.

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic S5 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH6 and S5 II is 56 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic S5 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic S5 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GH6 and S5 II.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH6 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GH6 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older GH6 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic S5 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH6 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S5 II Portrait photography advice
79
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
86
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH6
Street photography with Panasonic S5 II
74
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
77
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH6
Sports photography with Panasonic S5 II
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
terrible battery (360 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (370 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH6 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S5 II Travel photography highlights
68
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery (360 CIPA)
72
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (370 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH6
Landscape photography with Panasonic S5 II
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (25MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
terrible battery (360 per charge)
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
bad battery pack (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH6 Vlogging features
Panasonic S5 II Vlogging features
75
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (5760 x 2880 pixels)
includes microphone port
79
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (5952 x 3968 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
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Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic S5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH6 and Panasonic S5 II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-02-22 2023-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5776 x 4336 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 779
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Number of lenses 118 65
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 1,840k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Maximum video resolution 5760x2880 5952x3968
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 823g (1.81 lb) 740g (1.63 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 360 photographs 370 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLK22 DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots 2 2
Launch pricing $2,198 $2,000