Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic ZS25

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic ZS25, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the GF5 (Four Thirds) and ZS25 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF5 was released 9 months before the ZS25 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the GF5 grades against the ZS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF5 provides outside measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic ZS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GF5 against the ZS25.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF5 and ZS25 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF5 and ZS25.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF5 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS25 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older GF5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.