Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic SZ5
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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
- Launched July 2009
- Replacement is Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Released July 2012
Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic SZ5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the GH1 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is fairly similar but the GH1 (Four Thirds) and SZ5 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GH1 was introduced 4 years prior to the SZ5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the GH1 grades versus the SZ5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic SZ5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH1 Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic SZ5
GH1 | SZ5 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Panasonic GH1
SZ5 | GH1 | |||
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Released | July 2012 | July 2009 | Fresher by 36 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic SZ5
GH1 | SZ5 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH1 has got external dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
See the Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic SZ5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the GH1 vs the SZ5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GH1 and SZ5 is 81 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH1 and SZ5.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH1 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic SZ5 will offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older GH1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-07-10 | 2012-07-18 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine HD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 18.89 x 14.48mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 273.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 385 grams (0.85 lbs) | 136 grams (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 64 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 772 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | 250 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $949 | $195 |