Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 ×
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH3Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
BrandPanasonicPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberGH3S5
Alternate model number(s)-
  • dc-s5
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20122020
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)133133
Width (mm)8282
Height (mm)9397
Weight (g)555714
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic GH2-
SuccessorPanasonic GH4-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonic-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.124.2
Sensor format4/335mm
Sensor area (mm²)224.9847.28
Sensor width (mm)17.335.6
Sensor height (mm)1323.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.755.93
Focal Length Multiplier (x)21
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score71-
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.7-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.4-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)812-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1744 x 1744(3.0 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1024(1.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2336 x 1560(3.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2336 x 1720(4.0 mp other)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 10656 x 8000(85.2 mp 4:3)
  • 12000 x 6736(80.8 mp 16:9)
  • 12000 x 8000(96.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2016 x 2016(4.1 mp 1:1)
  • 2688 x 2016(5.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2848 x 2848(8.1 mp 1:1)
  • 3024 x 1704(5.2 mp other)
  • 3024 x 2016(6.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3792 x 2848(10.8 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 4000(16.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4272 x 2400(10.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4272 x 2848(12.2 mp 3:2)
  • 5328 x 4000(21.3 mp 4:3)
  • 6000 x 2208(13.2 mp other)
  • 6000 x 2208(13.2 mp other)
  • 6000 x 3000(18.0 mp other)
  • 6000 x 3000(18.0 mp other)
  • 6000 x 3368(20.2 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8000 x 8000(64.0 mp 1:1)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • 14-bit raw
  • hlg photo
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)6.1-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3328x2496
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)60180
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (ALL-I and IPB), AVCHD 2.0, MP4; with stereo audioMP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio format: LPCM (2ch 48kHz/16-bit), AAC (2ch)); MP4 HEVC: H.265/HEVC (Audio format: AAC (2ch))
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsL Mount
Lens-Panasonic LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
Focal length (actual) (mm)-20.00 - 60.00
Aperture range (f)-0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-15
Filter thread (mm)-67
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 1.4
  • 2.0
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint (Full area touch is available)Contrast Detection with DFD and AI subject recognition: Auto Detection (Face, Eye, Head, Body
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / OLEDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 1,746K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.34x / 0.67x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor2,360K-dot 3:2 OLED, 100% coverage, 0.74x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +4.0 diopter adjustment, eye sensor
Focus peaking-+
Evf resolution (dots)1,746,0005,760,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.67-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.34-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)614,0001,840,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen++
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Top deck display-+
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80051,200
Minimum iso (native)200100
Iso settingsAuto, Intelligent ISO, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800; in 1/3 or 1 EV steps; expandable to ISO 125 and ISO 25600Auto, 100-51200, expandable to 50-204800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2
  • awb
  • awbc
  • awbw
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (4)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set (4)
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/8000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot1,728-zone Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot, Highlight Weighted
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesClear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct SceneryFilters: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome*
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • 3 groups)
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction (when ia
  • built-in flash supports wireless mode (4 channels
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • ia+)
  • off
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto / auto/red-eye reduction / forced on / forced on/red-eye reduction / slow sync. / slow sync./red-eye reduction / forced off *for ia only.
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)12-
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; GN = 17m (ISO 200)-
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, PC Sync SocketHot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-II
Dual card slots-+
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • 14-bit raw
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack++
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired dmw-rsl1
  • optional wired or via wi-fi/bluetooth
Connections (extended)
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • 3.5mm mic jack
  • mini hdmi (type-c)
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • 3.5mm microphone jack
  • hdmi (type d)
  • usb-c
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.48-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.48-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.46-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.1-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5.1-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)24-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5.2-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)20-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.21-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.09-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.38-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.08-
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.202s-
Startup time (s)0.8-
Play -> record time (s)0.7-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.1-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)540-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary 7.2V, 2200mAh
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v 1860 mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • photofunstudio 8.5 pe
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • super loiloscope (trial)
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