Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
- Launched April 2012
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF3
- Replacement is Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Released January 2015
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS45
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS60
Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview
Here is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic ZS50, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very well matched but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and ZS50 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GF5 was released 3 years prior to the ZS50 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the GF5 grades against the ZS50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Panasonic ZS50
GF5 | ZS50 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic GF5
ZS50 | GF5 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | April 2012 | Fresher by 33 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 920k | Crisper display (+120k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic ZS50
GF5 | ZS50 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF5 has outside dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic ZS50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GF5 versus the ZS50.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GF5 and ZS50 is 89 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF5 and ZS50.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor sizing. The GF5 provides the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The older GF5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ70 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-04-05 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 267 grams (0.59 lb) | 243 grams (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 50 | 44 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.5 | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.0 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 573 | 138 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 300 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $600 | $350 |