Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS25

Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic GH3 and Panasonic ZS25, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH3 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively close but the GH3 (Four Thirds) and ZS25 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH3 was announced 3 months prior to the ZS25 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the GH3 matches up versus the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH3 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH3 has external dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH3 and Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the GH3 vs the ZS25.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH3 and ZS25 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH3 and ZS25.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GH3 has the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult.