Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic SZ5

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic GH5 versus Panasonic SZ5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and SZ5 (14MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and SZ5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The GH5 was manufactured 4 years later than the SZ5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GH5 matches up against the SZ5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5 enjoys outside measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GH5 versus Panasonic SZ5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the GH5 versus the SZ5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5 and SZ5 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5 and SZ5.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH5 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic GH5 will offer greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern GH5 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.