Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic S5 II X
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Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic S5 II X Key Specs
(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 Maximum Shutter
- 5760 x 2880 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
- Launched February 2022
- Succeeded the Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 5952 x 3968 video
- Leica L Mount
- 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
- Revealed January 2023
- Replaced the Panasonic S5
Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic S5 II X Overview
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic S5 II X Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Panasonic S5 II X
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Panasonic GH6
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Revealed | January 2023 | February 2022 | Fresher by 10 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GH6 and Panasonic S5 II X
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.00" | 3.00" | Equal screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 1840k | 1840k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic S5 II X Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic S5 II X Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic S5 II X Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X |
Category | 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 measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5776 x 4336 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 779 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L |
Number of lenses | 118 | 65 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3.00 inches | 3.00 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,840k dots | 1,840k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
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 | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 14.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p | 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p |
Maximum video resolution | 5760x2880 | 5952x3968 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 823g (1.81 lb) | 740g (1.63 lb) |
Physical 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 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 | 360 photographs | 370 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLK22 | DMW-BLJ31 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | 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 |
Cost at launch | $2,198 | $2,199 |