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Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Announced January 2023
  • Old Model is Panasonic S5
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH4
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH5 II
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the S5 II X (24MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is relatively close but the S5 II X (Full frame) and GH5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The S5 II X was brought out 6 years later than the GH5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S5 II X grades vs the GH5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Panasonic GH5

 S5 II X GH5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2023January 2017More recent by 74 months
Screen resolution1840k1620kSharper screen (+220k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic S5 II X

 GH5 S5 II X 
Screen sizing3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic S5 II X and Panasonic GH5

 S5 II X GH5 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 II X features exterior dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S5 II X and the GH5.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 II X and GH5 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 II X and GH5.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S5 II X featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S5 II X will result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent S5 II X will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Portrait photography details
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography details
86
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
76
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Street photography camera
77
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
74
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S5 II X
Sports photography with Panasonic GH5
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (370 per charge)
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
low battery power (410 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S5 II X
Travel photography with Panasonic GH5
72
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery life (370 shots)
68
environment proof
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (410 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S5 II X
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
bad battery life (370 CIPA)
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
low battery power (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Vlogging details
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging details
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high quality video (5952 x 3968 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
75
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 II X and Panasonic GH5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II XPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2023-01-04 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 779 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 65 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,840 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3968 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 740 grams (1.63 lbs) 725 grams (1.60 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 807
Other
Battery life 370 images 410 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLJ31 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Two Two
Launch cost $2,199 $1,298