Panasonic GH5 with Panasonic GH5S Comparison

Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic GH5S Main Features

  • January, 2017
  • January, 2018
  • 20 MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • 10 MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • 200 - 25600 ISO
  • 160 - 51200 ISO
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 3680k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 3680k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 12.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 12.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K 4096 x 2160 video resolution
  • 4K 4096 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 139 x 98 x 87 mm, 725g.
  • 139 x 98 x 87 mm, 660g.
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Panasonic GH5 Scores


Imaging score
55
Features score
90
Value for money score
87
Portability score
72
Overall score
78

Panasonic GH5S Scores


Imaging score
55
Features score
81
Value for money score
81
Portability score
74
Overall score
72

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S with Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Overview


Let's compare Lumix DMC-GH5 with Lumix DC-GH5S. Both cameras produced Panasonic. These models are included in the Pro Mirrorless cameras. Panasonic GH5 was released in 2017, and Panasonic GH5S in 2018. Lumix DC-GH5S is newer, which is a plus. Lumix DMC-GH5 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of Lumix DMC-GH5 is greater than that of Lumix DC-GH5S. The difference of 10 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Lumix DMC-GH5), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Panasonic GH5S, the maximum ISO is greater by 25600. Lumix DMC-GH5 has image stabilization(5-axis Sensor-shift), Lumix DC-GH5S doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. All viewfinders has 3680k dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 has 12.0 fps continuous shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 has 12.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Lumix DMC-GH5 Lumix DC-GH5S
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Lumix DMC-GH5 Lumix DC-GH5S
Announced January, 2017 January, 2018
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 2 2
Number of Lenses 103 103
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Articulated
Screen Resolution 1620k pixels 1620k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 3680
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.76 0.76
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 225 225
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec 1/60 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting 12.0 fps 12.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash Modes Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ± EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions mm 17.3 x 13 mm
Sensor Area 0.0 mm² 224.9 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP 10 MP
Max Image Resolution 5184 x 3888 3680 x 2760
Max Native ISO 25600 51200
Min Native ISO 200 160
Max Boosted ISO 0 204800
Min Boosted ISO 100 80
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 4096 x 2160 4096 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1
Battery
Battery Life 410 shots 440 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model DMW-BLF19
Physical
Weight 725 g 660 g
Physical Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87 mm 139 x 98 x 87 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Storage Slots 2 2
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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