Panasonic GH5 II vs Panasonic ZS45

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic GH5 II and Panasonic ZS45, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the GH5 II (20MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the GH5 II (Four Thirds) and ZS45 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5 II was unveiled 6 years after the ZS45 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GH5 II grades against the ZS45 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5 II Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5 II enjoys outside measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5 II and Panasonic ZS45 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the GH5 II versus the ZS45.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5 II and ZS45 is 59 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5 II and ZS45.

All in all, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GH5 II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic GH5 II will give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger GH5 II should have a benefit in sensor innovation.