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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH4
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH5 II
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS25
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS20, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and ZS20 (14MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and ZS20 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The GH5 was unveiled 4 years after the ZS20 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GH5 grades vs the ZS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic ZS20

 GH5 ZS20 
LaunchedJanuary 2017April 2012More modern by 58 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k460kClearer display (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic GH5

 ZS20 GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic ZS20

 GH5 ZS20 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5 has outside measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GH5 vs the ZS20.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 and ZS20 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5 and ZS20.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GH5 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GH5 will offer you more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger GH5 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Portrait photography camera
76
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Street photography camera
74
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography advice
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low battery (410 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography factors
68
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery (410 per charge)
68
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
features focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography highlights
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery (410 shots)
42
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (260 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH5
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS20
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
34
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic ZS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-01-04 2012-04-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725 gr (1.60 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 807 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual 1
Retail price $1,298 $349