Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS25

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS25, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively close but the GH4 (Four Thirds) and ZS25 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH4 was revealed 14 months after the ZS25 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the GH4 grades versus the ZS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH4 enjoys exterior measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GH4 against the ZS25.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH4 and ZS25 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH4 and ZS25.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GH4 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher GH4 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.