Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS60

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS60, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly similar but the GM5 (Four Thirds) and ZS60 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The GM5 was manufactured 15 months earlier than the ZS60 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GM5 matches up vs the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GM5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GM5 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic ZS60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the GM5 vs the ZS60.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GM5 and ZS60 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GM5 and ZS60.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GM5 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS60 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The older GM5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.