Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FZ35

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic FZ35, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and FZ35 (12MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and FZ35 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The S5 was manufactured 10 years later than the FZ35 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S5 grades vs the FZ35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 has outer dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S5 vs the FZ35.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S5 and FZ35 is 60 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and FZ35.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will result in more detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern S5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.