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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2018
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZS60, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH5S was revealed 2 years later than the ZS60 and that is a fairly big difference 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 ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the GH5S grades vs the ZS60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic ZS60

 GH5S ZS60 
ReleasedJanuary 2018January 2016Fresher by 25 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1040kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic GH5S

 ZS60 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic ZS60

 GH5S ZS60 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5S has exterior measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZS60 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GH5S vs the ZS60.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and ZS60 is 62 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and ZS60.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GH5S using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS60 will provide more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent GH5S is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
62
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
53
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography features
68
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
71
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
lighter than average (282g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography features
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography information
61
environment proof
has bluetooth
has touch focus
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
74
lighter than average (282g)
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5S
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
63
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
59
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
35
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average (282 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-01-08 2016-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine 10 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3680 x 2760 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 6400
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 lb) 282g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life 440 shots 320 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Launch price $2,498 $248