Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS45

Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic ZS45, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly similar but the G5 (Four Thirds) and ZS45 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The G5 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the ZS45 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G5 grades against the ZS45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G5 has got outside measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic ZS45 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G5 compared to the ZS45.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G5 and ZS45 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 and ZS45.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same resolution but different sensor measurements. The G5 includes the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh less difficult. The older G5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.