Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic GF3

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic S5 versus Panasonic GF3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and GF3 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The S5 was manufactured 9 years later than the GF3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S5 matches up against the GF3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 comes with outside dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Panasonic GF3 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S5 and the GF3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and GF3 is 60 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and GF3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S5 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will result in extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern S5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.