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Panasonic GH5 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

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 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
Sony HX200V
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Sony HX200V

 GH5 HX200V 
ReleasedJanuary 2017May 2012Fresher by 57 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k922kClearer screen (+698k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Panasonic GH5

 HX200V GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Sony HX200V

 GH5 HX200V 
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).

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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.

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5 and HX200V is 59 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography features
Sony HX200V Portrait photography features
76
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
45
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Street photography camera
74
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
51
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH5
Sports photography with Sony HX200V
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (450 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Travel photography information
Sony HX200V Travel photography information
68
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (410 per charge)
57
great battery life (450 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (583 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5
Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
not so great battery (410 shots)
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
great battery life (450 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Vlogging info
Sony HX200V Vlogging info
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
27
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competitors in class (583 grams)
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Panasonic GH5 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Sony HX200V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
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