Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic ZS8

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic ZS8, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and ZS8 (14MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and ZS8 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH5 was announced 5 years later than the ZS8 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GH5 matches up vs the ZS8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5 has external 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 ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GH5 versus the ZS8.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GH5 and ZS8 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5 and ZS8.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GH5 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GH5 will give you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer GH5 will have an advantage in sensor technology.