Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZS20

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic ZS20, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and ZS20 (14MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and ZS20 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH5S was introduced 5 years after the ZS20 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the GH5S matches up versus the ZS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5S comes with external dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GH5S vs the ZS20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and ZS20 is 62 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and ZS20.

All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GH5S using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS20 will provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer GH5S is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.