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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Released January 2017
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH4
  • Successor is Panasonic GH5 II
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GH5 versus Panasonic ZS25, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and ZS25 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The GH5 was launched 4 years later than the ZS25 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GH5 matches up versus the ZS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic ZS25

 GH5 ZS25 
ReleasedJanuary 2017January 2013Fresher by 49 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k460kSharper screen (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic GH5

 ZS25 GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic ZS25

 GH5 ZS25 

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5 enjoys external measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GH5 versus Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GH5 vs the ZS25.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5 and ZS25 is 59 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5 and ZS25.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GH5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic GH5 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent GH5 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography advice
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
32
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography highlights
74
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography highlights
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
not so great battery (410 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography advice
68
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (410 shots)
69
lighter than average in class (193g)
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography advice
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
43
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging details
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (193g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-01-04 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1200 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.40 m
Flash options 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 grams (1.60 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
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 All around rating 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 807 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images 260 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Cost at launch $1,298 $300