Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS20
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Panasonic GH4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
(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- Superseded the Panasonic ZS15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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic ZS20
GH5 | ZS20 | |||
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Launched | January 2017 | April 2012 | More modern by 58 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 460k | Clearer display (+1160k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic GH5
ZS20 | GH5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic ZS20
GH5 | ZS20 | |||
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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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 and ZS20 is 59 and 92 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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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 |