Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS5

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.