Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FZ40

Here is a extended assessment of the Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FZ40, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and FZ40 (14MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and FZ40 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S5 was manufactured 10 years later than the FZ40 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S5 scores vs the FZ40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 features physical measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S5 vs the FZ40.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 and FZ40 is 60 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and FZ40.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S5 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S5 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S5 will have an edge in sensor tech.