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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF5
  • New Model is Panasonic GF7
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the GF6 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) and the GF6 (Four Thirds) and ZS5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The GF6 was brought out 2 years after the ZS5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GF6 matches up versus the ZS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic ZS5

 GF6 ZS5 
ReleasedApril 2013June 2010More modern by 35 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic GF6

 ZS5 GF6 

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic ZS5

 GF6 ZS5 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF6 enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GF6 vs the ZS5.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and ZS5 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GF6 and ZS5.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GF6 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GF6 will render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent GF6 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GF6
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
64
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
27
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GF6
Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
77
tilting screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (214 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography advice
51
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF6
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
69
features focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition (214g)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography details
67
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging info
32
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (214g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic ZS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-04-08 2010-06-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 323 gr (0.71 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 622 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $326 $300