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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Successor is Panasonic GH5 II
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic GH5 versus Panasonic GX850, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and GX850 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The GH5 was unveiled within a month of the GX850 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GH5 matches up against the GX850 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic GX850

 GH5 GX850 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic GH5

 GX850 GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic GX850

 GH5 GX850 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2017Similar generation
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5 offers outside measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Panasonic GX850 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the GH5 compared to the GX850.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5 and GX850 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5 and GX850.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic GH5 to deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography details
76
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
66
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH5
Street photography with Panasonic GX850
74
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Sports photography camera
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (210 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH5
Travel photography with Panasonic GX850
68
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (410 CIPA)
79
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
low battery (210 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography info
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GX850 Vlogging factors
75
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
73
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic GX850
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Also called as - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-04 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 225 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/500 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 gr (1.60 lb) 269 gr (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 77 73
DXO Color Depth rating 23.9 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 13.3
DXO Low light rating 807 586
Other
Battery life 410 photos 210 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $1,298 $548