Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZS100

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZS100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and ZS100 (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5S was announced 2 years after the ZS100 which is a fairly sizable 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 ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the GH5S scores against the ZS100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5S has got exterior measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZS100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GH5S against the ZS100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and ZS100 is 62 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and ZS100.

Clearly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GH5S having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS100 will show greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern GH5S should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.