Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS5

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF6 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.