Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS100

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic GM5 versus Panasonic ZS100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is very well matched but the GM5 (Four Thirds) and ZS100 (1") posses totally different sensor size.

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The GM5 was brought out 15 months before the ZS100 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GM5 matches up vs the ZS100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GM5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GM5 offers external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS100 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GM5 versus Panasonic ZS100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GM5 versus the ZS100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GM5 and ZS100 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GM5 and ZS100.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GM5 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will give more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older GM5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.