When comparing Panasonic Lumix GH5s and Panasonic Lumix GH5, which one is better?
Weight is really important when it comes to cameras, since you need to be able to hold it for extended periods and carry it about. Panasonic Lumix GH5s is the lighter camera with a weight of 580 g compared to the weight of Panasonic Lumix GH5 which weighs 645 g. This means that Lumix GH5s weighs 10.08% less than Lumix GH5.
Winner: Panasonic Lumix GH5s
Regarding weight: A heavy camera can be a pain to carry around and can also make your wrists start aching after using the camera for a long time. Just make sure that the camera you choose to buy isn't too heavy when combined with the lens you want to use.
Both Panasonic Lumix GH5 and Panasonic Lumix GH5s have the same lens mount; Micro Four Thirds. This means that lenses with this mount will fit both cameras.
Winner: Tied
Regarding lens mount: The camera's lens mount determines which type of lenses you can attach to the camera. Popular lens mounts include Canon EF and RF, Nikon Z and F, Sigma L, Micro Four Thirds, and the professional PL mount.
Winner: Tied — Neither have this feature
Regarding internal raw recording: The ability to record raw video internally is found in cameras such as Blackmagic models. It takes up more storage space but is also more flexible afterwards. We don't think internal raw video recording is a requirement.
Full specifications table of Panasonic Lumix GH5 and Panasonic Lumix GH5s:
Panasonic Lumix GH5 | Panasonic Lumix GH5s | |
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Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Weight | 645 g | 580 g |
Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Shutter Type | Missing | Rolling Shutter |
Film Camera or Still Camera | Stills | Stills |
Digital or analog | Digital | Digital |
Internal Raw Recording | No | No |