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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
62
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GM1
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic GM5 and Panasonic ZS5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the GM5 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) and the GM5 (Four Thirds) and ZS5 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The GM5 was manufactured 4 years later than the ZS5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the GM5 scores vs the ZS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Panasonic ZS5

 GM5 ZS5 
LaunchedSeptember 2014June 2010Fresher by 52 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic GM5

 ZS5 GM5 

Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Panasonic ZS5

 GM5 ZS5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GM5 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GM5 and Panasonic ZS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GM5 and the ZS5.

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GM5 and ZS5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM5 and ZS5.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GM5 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GM5 will provide greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer GM5 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography factors
71
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
27
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography factors
76
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors (211 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography details
48
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
low frames per second (5.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (220 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competitors (211g)
features focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
low battery power (220 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than average in class (214g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography details
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (220 shots)
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GM5
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS5
34
touchscreen capability
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (211g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic support
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (214g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM5 and Panasonic ZS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-09-15 2010-06-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 5.8fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 211 gr (0.47 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 721 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLH7 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $966 $300