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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH3
  • Updated by Panasonic GH5
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the GH4 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) and the GH4 (Four Thirds) and ZS5 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The GH4 was revealed 3 years after the ZS5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GH4 scores versus the ZS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic ZS5

 GH4 ZS5 
IntroducedFebruary 2014June 2010Newer by 45 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kSharper screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic GH4

 ZS5 GH4 

Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic ZS5

 GH4 ZS5 

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH4 comes with outer measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GH4 vs the ZS5.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH4 and ZS5 is 66 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH4 and ZS5.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH4 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GH4 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern GH4 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH4
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
27
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography details
71
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
lighter than average (560 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH4
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS5
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography details
77
lighter than average (560 grams)
environment sealing
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition in class (214g)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography details
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH4
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS5
71
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
lighter than average (560 grams)
no image stabilization
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (214g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic ZS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-07 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IX Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,036 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.67x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 17.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 560 grams (1.23 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 791 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,500 $300