Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic GF5

Below is a extensive review of the Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic GF5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and GF5 (12MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and GF5 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor size.

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The S5 was launched 8 years later than the GF5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S5 matches up against the GF5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 features external measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Panasonic GF5 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic GF5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S5 and the GF5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and GF5 is 60 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and GF5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S5 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern S5 should have an edge in sensor innovation.