Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic ZS50

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GH4 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.