Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic GH5
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Released January 2017
- Old Model is Panasonic GH4
- Renewed by Panasonic GH5 II

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview
Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic GH5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is very close but the ZS80 (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

The ZS80 was revealed 14 months after the GH5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZS80 matches up versus the GH5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic GH5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Panasonic GH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Panasonic GH5
ZS80 | GH5 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2017 | More modern by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic ZS80
GH5 | ZS80 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic GH5
ZS80 | GH5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 features exterior measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5 has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic GH5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS80 against the GH5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and GH5 is 86 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and GH5.
To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The ZS80 contains the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh more challenging. The fresher ZS80 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 |
Also Known as | Lumix DC-TZ95 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2018-02-18 | 2017-01-04 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 1,620k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330k dot | 3,680k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 327g (0.72 lbs) | 725g (1.60 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 807 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 images | 410 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | One | 2 |
Retail cost | $448 | $1,298 |