Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZS40

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic ZS40, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and ZS40 (18MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and ZS40 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH5S was released 4 years later than the ZS40 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the GH5S matches up against the ZS40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5S features physical dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GH5S and the ZS40.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and ZS40 is 62 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and ZS40.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH5S featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS40 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer GH5S will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.