Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS60

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS60, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH5 (20MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is very similar but the GH5 (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The GH5 was announced 13 months later than the ZS60 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GH5 grades vs the ZS60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5 features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GH5 and the ZS60.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 and ZS60 is 59 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5 and ZS60.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GH5 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GH5 will offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern GH5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.