Sony DSLR-A580 vs Panasonic GH5S

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Sony DSLR-A580 vs Panasonic GH5S

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APS-C 369.7mm²
16.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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4/3 224.9mm²
10.2 megapixels
ISO 160 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Panasonic GH5S Review.
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Differences

Sony DSLR-A580 advantages over Panasonic GH5S

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 1.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1050 vs 440 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
More pixels
16.2 vs 10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Panasonic GH5S advantages over Sony DSLR-A580

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
7 years vs 14 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
1620k vs 922k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Less shutter lag
0.17 vs 0.29 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.76x vs 0.53x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
11.7 fps vs 7.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
600 vs 32 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Read our Sony DSLR-A580 Full Review

Excellent video quality; Very good high ISO performance; Cinema 4K & UHD video up to 60p; Full HD up to 240p; 10-bit internal video recording; Tons of features & options for advanced/pro videographers.
10MP resolution is limiting for still photos; No in-body image stabilization; Slower AF than GH5; Buffer clearing could be faster; No 6K Photo features due to sensor resolution.
Read our Panasonic GH5S Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony A55

Sony DSLR-A580

Sony A55

$900
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Longer stills battery life

$734
APS-C

Built-in GPS
External Mic Jack

Compare Sony DSLR-A580 vs Sony A55

Panasonic GH5S

Sony A55

$1998
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$734
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A55

Compared to Sony A33

Sony DSLR-A580

Sony A33

$900
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Longer stills battery life

$540
APS-C

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

Compare Sony DSLR-A580 vs Sony A33

Panasonic GH5S

Sony A33

$1998
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$540
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A33

Compared to Sony A35

Sony DSLR-A580

Sony A35

$900
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Higher effective ISO

$567
APS-C

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

Compare Sony DSLR-A580 vs Sony A35

Panasonic GH5S

Sony A35

$1998
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$567
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A35

Compared to Panasonic GH5

Sony DSLR-A580

Panasonic GH5

$900
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1348
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Sony DSLR-A580 vs Panasonic GH5

Panasonic GH5S

Panasonic GH5

$1998
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Bigger pixels

$1348
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GH5

Compared to Panasonic G9

Sony DSLR-A580

Panasonic G9

$900
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$948
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Sony DSLR-A580 vs Panasonic G9

Panasonic GH5S

Panasonic G9

$1998
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Bigger pixels

$948
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic G9

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