Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS35

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic GM5 versus Panasonic ZS35, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the GM5 (Four Thirds) and ZS35 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GM5 was introduced 9 months later than the ZS35 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GM5 matches up vs the ZS35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GM5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GM5 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GM5 versus Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the GM5 against the ZS35.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GM5 and ZS35 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GM5 and ZS35.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GM5 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The fresher GM5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.