Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS5

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic ZS5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively similar but the G1 (Four Thirds) and ZS5 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 was unveiled 17 months before the ZS5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G1 matches up against the ZS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G1 provides exterior measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic ZS5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G1 versus the ZS5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G1 and ZS5 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 and ZS5.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The G1 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The older G1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.