Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic LS5

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic S5 versus Panasonic LS5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and LS5 (14MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and LS5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The S5 was unveiled 9 years after the LS5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S5 scores versus the LS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S5 has got exterior measurements 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 LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S5 versus Panasonic LS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S5 compared to the LS5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and LS5 is 60 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and LS5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S5 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will show greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent S5 provides an advantage in sensor tech.