Sony RX100 III vs Panasonic GH5S

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Sony RX100 III vs Panasonic GH5S

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 70.00mm (35mm eq.)

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony RX100 III conclusion.

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

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Differences

Sony RX100 III advantages over Panasonic GH5S

Less expensive
$748 vs $1798
Save money for lenses or accessories
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
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
41 mm vs 87 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lighter weight
287g vs 660g
Lighter weight
More pixels
20.2 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 RX100 III

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Slower slow-motion
240 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.51 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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
Fast startup
~1.10 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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

440 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
7 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Higher-res screen
405k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More viewfinder magnification
0.76x vs 0.59x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
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 10.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
600 vs 48 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
12.5 fps vs 6.7 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
120 vs 26 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/2000 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

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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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Review Excerpt

Pocket-friendly design; Popup electronic viewfinder; Bright lens across the zoom range; Great performance with very fast autofocus; Very high resolution gives lots of detail in good light; High ISO noise levels much better than most pocket camera rivals; Wi-Fi wireless networking
Feels a little unbalanced without an accessory grip; Not as much telephoto reach as its siblings; Noise processing is heavier-handed than in earlier models; Quite pricey for a fixed-lens camera
Read our Sony RX100 III 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 RX100

Sony RX100 III

Sony RX100

$748
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

$1095
1 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Faster RAW shooting

Compare Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100

Panasonic GH5S

Sony RX100

$1998
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$1095
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX100

Compared to Sony RX100 II

Sony RX100 III

Sony RX100 II

$748
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Fast startup

$598
1 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 II

Panasonic GH5S

Sony RX100 II

$1998
4/3

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$598
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX100 II

Compared to Canon G7X

Sony RX100 III

Canon G7X

$748
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$1239
1 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony RX100 III vs Canon G7X

Panasonic GH5S

Canon G7X

$1998
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$1239
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
NFC

Compare Panasonic GH5S vs Canon G7X

Compared to Panasonic LX100

Sony RX100 III

Panasonic LX100

$748
1 inch

Tiltable Screen
Internal flash

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Sony RX100 III vs Panasonic LX100

Panasonic GH5S

Panasonic LX100

$1998
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Bigger pixels

$598
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic LX100

Compared to Sony RX100 IV

Sony RX100 III

Sony RX100 IV

$748
1 inch

$898
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 IV

Panasonic GH5S

Sony RX100 IV

$1998
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$898
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GH5S vs Sony RX100 IV

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