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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS50 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH4
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GH5 II
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS45
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS50, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and ZS50 (12MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and ZS50 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The GH5 was launched 2 years later than the ZS50 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GH5 scores against the ZS50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic ZS50

 GH5 ZS50 
RevealedJanuary 2017January 2015Fresher by 25 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic GH5

 ZS50 GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic ZS50

 GH5 ZS50 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5 comes with outside dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the GH5 vs the ZS50.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5 and ZS50 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5 and ZS50.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GH5 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GH5 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent GH5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography details
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
42
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Street photography camera
74
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (243 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
low battery pack (410 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH5
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS50
68
environment proof
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (410 shots)
66
lighter than competitors (243 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography info
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (410 shots)
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Vlogging camera
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (243 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-01-04 2015-01-06
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725 gr (1.60 lbs) 243 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 77 44
DXO Color Depth score 23.9 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 11.2
DXO Low light score 807 138
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 300 photographs
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 recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Retail price $1,298 $350