Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DC-GH5SLumix DMC-GH3
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      MSRP$2499
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels11.93 Megapixel17.2 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.28 Megapixel16.05 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range160 - 51,200200 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 204,800
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      ProcessorVenus Engine 10Venus Engine VII FHD
      Max Image Resolution3680 x 27604608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3:2 (3840 x 2560), 16:9 (4016 x 2256), 1:1 (2752 x 2752)4608x3072, 3264x2448, 2336x1752, 4608x3072, 3264x2176, 2336x1560, 4608x2592, 3264x1840, 1920x1080, 3456x3456, 2448x2448, 1744x1744, 1712x1712
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardFine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-5 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points22523
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDOLED with static touch control
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot614k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.52x1.34x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.76x0.67x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,680k dot1,744k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +4
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting12.0 fps20.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 12 fps at 10.3 MP for up to 80 Frames (Raw) / 600 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 8 fps at 10.3 MP
      Up to 7 fps at 10.3 MP
      Up to 6 fps at 10.3 MP
      Up to 5 fps at 10.3 MP
      Up to 2 fps at 10.3 MP
      Up to 60 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync.
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range12.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±1 (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock (AF/AE LOCK button)AF/AE LOCK button
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      DxO Low Light ISO812
      DxO Color Depth22.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.4
      DxO Overall Score71
      Video Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Internal Recording ModesAVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]
      MP4 4:2:0 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [72 Mbps]
      MOV/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [20 to 100 Mbps]
      MOV/MP4 4:2:2 10-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24 fps [150 to 400 Mbps]
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 25/29.97 fps [150 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [150 to 400 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution4096 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording Modes12-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      3680 x 2760 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI
      4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limitunlimited30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2 LE
      Remote Control wired or smartphone Optional DMW-RSL1
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Dimensions139 x 98 x 87 mm (5.47 x 3.86 x 3.43")133 x 93 x 82 mm (5.24 x 3.66 x 3.23")
      Weight (inc. batteries)660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)550 g (1.21 lb / 19.40 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.6 x 6.1 x 6.1"7.6 x 6.4 x 5.7"
      Package Weight3.01 lb2.85 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Battery PackDMW-BLF19
      Battery Life440 shots540 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemSupersonic wave filter


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