Canon 5DS vs Panasonic FZ40

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon 5DS vs Panasonic FZ40, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and FZ40 (14MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and FZ40 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The 5DS was brought out 4 years later than the FZ40 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 5DS being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 5DS grades versus the FZ40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5DS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 5DS Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 5DS has got outside dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 5DS against the FZ40.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS and FZ40 is 55 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS and FZ40.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5DS due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5DS will result in extra detail having its extra 37MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher 5DS should have an advantage in sensor tech.