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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GH3
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH5
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS50, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GH4 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) and the GH4 (Four Thirds) and ZS50 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The GH4 was revealed 11 months earlier than the ZS50 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GH4 scores vs the ZS50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic ZS50

 GH4 ZS50 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic GH4

 ZS50 GH4 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2014Newer by 11 months
Display resolution1040k1036kClearer display (+4k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic ZS50

 GH4 ZS50 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH4 has got external dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GH4 against the ZS50.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GH4 and ZS50 is 66 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH4 and ZS50.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH4 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic GH4 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged GH4 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography features
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
42
has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic GH4 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Street photography camera
71
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proofing
lighter than average (560g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (243g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography features
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography features
77
lighter than average (560 grams)
weather proofing
offers touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
66
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography info
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH4 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Vlogging camera
71
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
provides face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
lighter than average (560 grams)
lack of image stabilization
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-07 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IX -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,036 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.67x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 17.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 560 gr (1.23 lbs) 243 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 74 44
DXO Color Depth rating 23.2 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 11.2
DXO Low light rating 791 138
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $1,500 $350