Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FZ200

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic S5 versus Panasonic FZ200, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and FZ200 (12MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and FZ200 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The S5 was manufactured 8 years later than the FZ200 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S5 matches up versus the FZ200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 enjoys exterior 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 FZ200 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S5 versus Panasonic FZ200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S5 compared to the FZ200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 and FZ200 is 60 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and FZ200.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S5 will deliver more detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer S5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.