Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LS5

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LS5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and LS5 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and LS5 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was launched 9 years later than the LS5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z5 grades against the LS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 has outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has proportions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Z5 compared to the LS5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and LS5 is 62 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and LS5.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z5 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z5 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer Z5 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.