Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS10

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the G5 (Four Thirds) and ZS10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G5 was introduced 18 months later than the ZS10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G5 matches up vs the ZS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G5 comes with physical measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G5 compared to the ZS10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and ZS10 is 74 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 and ZS10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G5 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic G5 will show more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher G5 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.