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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH4
  • Updated by Panasonic GH5 II
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic ZS70, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GH5 (20MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is very comparable but the GH5 (Four Thirds) and ZS70 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH5 was unveiled 3 months prior to the ZS70 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GH5 matches up versus the ZS70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic ZS70

 GH5 ZS70 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic GH5

 ZS70 GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic ZS70

 GH5 ZS70 
IntroducedJanuary 2017April 2017Same age
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5 comes with 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic ZS70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the GH5 and the ZS70.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5 and ZS70 is 59 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5 and ZS70.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The GH5 uses the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF easier.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography factors
76
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
54
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
74
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography factors
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography advice
68
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (410 shots)
79
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
features touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Landscape photography camera
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
62
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging information
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
74
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-01-04 2017-04-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias 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 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 225 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
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
Hot shoe
AE 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 gr (1.60 lbs) 322 gr (0.71 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 807 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images 380 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch cost $1,298 $450