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Panasonic GH5 vs Sony RX10

Portability
59
Imaging
59
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
50
Features
76
Overall
60

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony RX10 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH4
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH5 II
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Successor is Sony RX10 II
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Panasonic GH5 vs Sony RX10 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic GH5 versus Sony RX10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GH5 (20MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is very comparable but the GH5 (Four Thirds) and RX10 (1") posses different sensor size.

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The GH5 was introduced 2 years after the RX10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GH5 grades against the RX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Sony RX10

 GH5 RX10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017March 2014Newer by 35 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1290kCrisper display (+330k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Panasonic GH5

 RX10 GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Sony RX10

 GH5 RX10 
Manually focus More precise focus

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5 features outer measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GH5 compared to the RX10.

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 and RX10 is 59 and 58 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5 and RX10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The GH5 offers the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The more modern GH5 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5
Portrait photography with Sony RX10
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
70
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Street photography features
Sony RX10 Street photography features
74
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
71
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Sports photography camera
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
terrible battery life (410 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
weather proofing
better than average battery power (420 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Travel photography factors
Sony RX10 Travel photography factors
68
weather proof
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery life (410 shots)
58
better than average battery power (420 shots)
weather proofing
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX10 Landscape photography highlights
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
63
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery power (420 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH5
Vlogging with Sony RX10
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic GH5 vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Sony RX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Class Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-01-04 2014-03-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 25
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,290 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/3200 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 grams (1.60 pounds) 813 grams (1.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 77 69
DXO Color Depth rating 23.9 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 12.6
DXO Low light rating 807 474
Other
Battery life 410 photos 420 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 1
Price at launch $1,298 $698