Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ80

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ80, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and FZ80 (18MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and FZ80 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH5S was brought out 13 months later than the FZ80 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GH5S grades versus the FZ80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S has got outside dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GH5S against the FZ80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and FZ80 is 62 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and FZ80.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GH5S due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ80 will give greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger GH5S is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.