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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2018
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic ZR1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and ZR1 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The GH5S was unveiled 8 years after the ZR1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GH5S scores vs the ZR1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic ZR1

 GH5S ZR1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018July 2009Newer by 103 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic GH5S

 ZR1 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic ZR1

 GH5S ZR1 

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5S has got physical measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic ZR1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GH5S against the ZR1.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and ZR1 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and ZR1.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZR1 will provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GH5S provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography information
62
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Street photography camera
68
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Sports photography camera
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography factors
63
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
32
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging highlights
68
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
28
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic ZR1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-01-08 2009-07-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine 10 Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3680 x 2760 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lbs) 158 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 2 1
Cost at release $2,498 $280