Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS20

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic G5 versus Panasonic ZS20, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the G5 (Four Thirds) and ZS20 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The G5 was released 3 months later than the ZS20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G5 scores versus the ZS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G5 offers outer measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G5 versus Panasonic ZS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the G5 compared to the ZS20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and ZS20 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 and ZS20.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic G5 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.