Panasonic GH5 vs Sony HX200V
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Panasonic GH5 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(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 Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Introduced January 2017
- Replaced the Panasonic GH4
- Renewed by Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Released May 2012
- Replaced the Sony HX100V
- Newer Model is Sony HX300
Panasonic GH5 vs Sony HX200V Overview
Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic GH5 and Sony HX200V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GH5 (20MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively comparable but the GH5 (Four Thirds) and HX200V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe GH5 was announced 4 years later than the HX200V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GH5 grades versus the HX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GH5 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Sony HX200V
GH5 | HX200V | |||
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Released | January 2017 | May 2012 | Fresher by 57 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 922k | Clearer screen (+698k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Panasonic GH5
HX200V | GH5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Sony HX200V
GH5 | HX200V | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus |
Panasonic GH5 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5 features outer measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
See the Panasonic GH5 and Sony HX200V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the GH5 compared to the HX200V.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5 and HX200V is 59 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic GH5 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5 and HX200V.
As you can tell, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GH5 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GH5 will show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger GH5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic GH5 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2017-01-04 | 2012-05-11 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,620k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 725g (1.60 pounds) | 583g (1.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 77 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 807 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photos | 450 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 2 | One |
Launch cost | $1,298 | $480 |