Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic ZS5

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic ZS5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty close but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and ZS5 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The GF2 was announced 9 months after the ZS5 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GF2 scores vs the ZS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF2 offers physical measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic ZS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GF2 versus the ZS5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and ZS5 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GF2 and ZS5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GF2 features the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier. The more recent GF2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.