Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic ZS15

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic ZS15, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and ZS15 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The GF5 was introduced 2 months before the ZS15 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GF5 grades against the ZS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GF5 provides exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic ZS15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF5 versus the ZS15.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and ZS15 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GF5 and ZS15.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The GF5 features the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF simpler.