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Panasonic Lumix GH5
vs Panasonic Lumix GH5S

2× FOUR THIRDS · VS · 1.87× FOUR THIRDS (MULTI-ASPECT)

Both builds use the Panasonic Leica DG 25-50mm f/1.7 so you can pin one and flip the body in the simulator.

Specifications
Panasonic Lumix GH5Panasonic Lumix GH5S
Sensor size17.3 × 13 mm19.2 × 13 mm
Crop factor1.87×
Sensor classFour ThirdsFour Thirds (multi-aspect)
Native mountMFTMFT
Aspect modes4:3 · 16:94:3 · 17:9 · 16:9
Released20172018
The same lens, both bodies

Because the Lumix GH5S has the larger sensor, the same focal length reads wider on it. Here's the full-frame-equivalent and horizontal field of view for each at common focal lengths.

Lens focalLumix GH5 (2×)Lumix GH5S (1.87×)
16mm 32mm · 56.8° 30mm · 61.9°
24mm 48mm · 39.6° 45mm · 43.6°
35mm 70mm · 27.8° 65mm · 30.7°
50mm 100mm · 19.6° 94mm · 21.7°
85mm 170mm · 11.6° 159mm · 12.9°
Common questions

What's the crop-factor difference between the Lumix GH5 and the Lumix GH5S?

The Lumix GH5 is 2× and the Lumix GH5S is 1.87×. The Lumix GH5S is wider — with the same lens it captures roughly 7% more horizontal field of view than the Lumix GH5.

Do the Lumix GH5 and Lumix GH5S use the same lenses?

Yes — both are MFT mount, so any lens (or adapter) works identically on either.

Which is wider, the Lumix GH5 or the Lumix GH5S?

The Lumix GH5S. Its larger sensor (1.87× vs 2×) sees a wider field of view from any given focal length.

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