Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FX580

Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic FX580, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and FX580 (12MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and FX580 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The S5 was announced 11 years later than the FX580 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S5 matches up versus the FX580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 has got outer dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic FX580 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S5 and the FX580.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and FX580 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and FX580.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S5 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent S5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.