Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FZ80

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FZ80, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and FZ80 (18MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and FZ80 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The S5 was launched 3 years after the FZ80 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S5 scores against the FZ80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S5 provides external 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 FZ80 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S5 against the FZ80.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and FZ80 is 60 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 and FZ80.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher S5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.