Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS7

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic ZS7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and ZS7 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The GH5 was launched 5 years after the ZS7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GH5 scores against the ZS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5 has 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) while the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GH5 versus the ZS7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GH5 and ZS7 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5 and ZS7.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GH5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GH5 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer GH5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.