Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic ZS5

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic GF8 versus Panasonic ZS5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) and the GF8 (Four Thirds) and ZS5 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF8 was brought out 5 years later than the ZS5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GF8 matches up vs the ZS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF8 offers physical measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GF8 versus Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GF8 against the ZS5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and ZS5 is 90 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GF8 and ZS5.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF8 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic GF8 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer GF8 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.