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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic G3
  • New Model is Panasonic G6
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic ZS10

 G5 ZS10 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2011More recent by 18 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic G5

 ZS10 G5 

Common features in the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic ZS10

 G5 ZS10 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

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

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G5
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G5 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography info
66
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (396 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G5 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography details
51
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G5 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography advice
66
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (396g)
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography features
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
42
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G5 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging information
62
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors in class (396g)
34
rather wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G5 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-17 2011-01-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VII FHD Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 396 gr (0.87 pounds) 219 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 260 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $699 $350