Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZS25

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZS25, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and ZS25 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH5S was manufactured 5 years later than the ZS25 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the GH5S grades against the ZS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5S comes with physical 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 ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GH5S compared to the ZS25.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and ZS25 is 62 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and ZS25.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH5S because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS25 will produce greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent GH5S is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.