Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic SZ3

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GH5 versus Panasonic SZ3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and SZ3 (16MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and SZ3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5 was launched 4 years later than the SZ3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GH5 grades vs the SZ3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5 comes with exterior dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the GH5 vs the SZ3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 and SZ3 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5 and SZ3.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GH5 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic GH5 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GH5 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.