Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic LZ40

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic LZ40, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and LZ40 (20MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and LZ40 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The GH5S was revealed 4 years after the LZ40 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GH5S matches up versus the LZ40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5S provides external dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ40 has specifications of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic LZ40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the GH5S versus the LZ40.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and LZ40 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and LZ40.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LZ40 will produce extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The younger GH5S provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.