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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS40 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
  • Released January 2017
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH4
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH5 II
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS45
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic GH5 versus Panasonic ZS40, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GH5 (20MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is very well matched but the GH5 (Four Thirds) and ZS40 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The GH5 was brought out 3 years later than the ZS40 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the GH5 matches up against the ZS40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic ZS40

 GH5 ZS40 
LaunchedJanuary 2017January 2014Fresher by 37 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k920kCrisper display (+700k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic GH5

 ZS40 GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic ZS40

 GH5 ZS40 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5 enjoys physical 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 ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GH5 vs the ZS40.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5 and ZS40 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5 and ZS40.

All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GH5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic GH5 will give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher GH5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography info
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
52
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography features
74
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (240g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography features
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
bad battery power (410 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
54
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography highlights
68
weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (410 shots)
69
lighter than competitors in class (240g)
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography highlights
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
bad battery power (410 per charge)
56
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH5
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS40
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone support
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic ZS40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-01-04 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725 gr (1.60 lbs) 240 gr (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 shots 300 shots
Battery format 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 media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail price $1,298 $450