Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic S5 II X

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GH6 versus Panasonic S5 II X, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the GH6 (25MP) and the S5 II X (24MP) is pretty close but the GH6 (Four Thirds) and S5 II X (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The GH6 was introduced 10 months prior to the S5 II X which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GH6 grades against the S5 II X in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GH6 Gallery and Panasonic S5 II X Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GH6 has outside measurements of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") along with a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 II X has specifications of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GH6 versus Panasonic S5 II X in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GH6 versus the S5 II X.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH6 and S5 II X is 56 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GH6 and S5 II X.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH6 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GH6 will result in greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older GH6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.