Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS5

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic G7 versus Panasonic ZS5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and ZS5 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The G7 was manufactured 4 years later than the ZS5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the G7 grades versus the ZS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G7 features outside measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G7 versus Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G7 and the ZS5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and ZS5 is 71 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 and ZS5.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G7 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G7 will offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger G7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.