Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GX8

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GX8, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GH5 (20MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The GH5 was launched 18 months after the GX8 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the GH5 scores against the GX8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5 Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5 comes with physical measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Panasonic GX8 has specifications of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GX8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GH5 and the GX8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5 and GX8 is 59 and 74 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5 and GX8.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The newer GH5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.