Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS5

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF1 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly close but the GF1 (Four Thirds) and ZS5 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The GF1 was brought out 8 months before the ZS5 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GF1 scores versus the ZS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF1 enjoys outside dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GF1 and the ZS5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF1 and ZS5 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF1 and ZS5.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The GF1 uses the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged GF1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.