Nikon D3500 vs Panasonic S5

Let's look closer at the Nikon D3500 and Panasonic S5, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the D3500 (24MP) and the S5 (24MP) is relatively similar but the D3500 (APS-C) and S5 (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The D3500 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the S5 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon D3500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the D3500 grades against the S5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3500 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D3500 Gallery and Panasonic S5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D3500 comes with outer dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 has sizing of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D3500 and Panasonic S5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the D3500 compared to the S5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D3500 and S5 is 72 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D3500 and S5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The D3500 includes the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF more difficult. The more aged D3500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.