Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic GH5
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![Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5/Panasonic-S5-front.jpg)
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
- Revealed August 2020
- New Model is Panasonic S5 II
(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
- Old Model is Panasonic GH4
- Newer Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the S5 (Full frame) and GH5 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.
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The S5 was introduced 3 years after the GH5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S5 grades against the GH5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic GH5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Panasonic GH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Panasonic GH5
S5 | GH5 | |||
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Announced | August 2020 | ![]() | January 2017 | More modern by 44 months |
Screen resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 1620k | Crisper screen (+220k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic S5
GH5 | S5 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.0" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic GH5
S5 | GH5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 provides exterior measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic GH5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S5 and the GH5.
![Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH5-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and GH5 is 60 and 59 respectively.
![Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 and GH5.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S5 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S5 will produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher S5 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
![Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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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 S5 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2020-08-14 | 2017-01-04 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 24MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 31 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.0 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,840 thousand dots | 1,620 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 3,680 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 714 grams (1.57 lb) | 725 grams (1.60 lb) |
Dimensions | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 807 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 images | 410 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | Two | Two |
Retail price | $1,999 | $1,298 |