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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Launched July 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GX7
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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic ZS5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and ZS5 (12MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and ZS5 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The GX8 was brought out 5 years after the ZS5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GX8 grades against the ZS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Panasonic ZS5

 GX8 ZS5 
IntroducedJuly 2015June 2010Newer by 62 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic GX8

 ZS5 GX8 

Common features in the Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic ZS5

 GX8 ZS5 

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX8 comes with physical dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX8 and the ZS5.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX8 and ZS5 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX8 and ZS5.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX8 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX8 will produce greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer GX8 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX8 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
27
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography factors
80
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (214g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography factors
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proof
low battery life (330 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography details
73
environment proof
supports touch focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery life (330 CIPA)
63
lighter than average (214 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GX8
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS5
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
low battery life (330 CIPA)
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX8 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
81
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average (214g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic ZS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-07-16 2010-06-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 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
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1300s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 487g (1.07 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 806 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $898 $300