Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic ZS5

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic ZS5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the GH1 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly close but the GH1 (Four Thirds) and ZS5 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The GH1 was announced 11 months before the ZS5 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GH1 grades vs the ZS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH1 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the GH1 vs the ZS5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GH1 and ZS5 is 81 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GH1 and ZS5.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The GH1 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more aged GH1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.