Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS35

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic ZS35, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and ZS35 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5 was brought out 3 years later than the ZS35 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GH5 matches up vs the ZS35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GH5 versus the ZS35.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 and ZS35 is 59 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5 and ZS35.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GH5 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GH5 will show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GH5 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.