Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic LZ20

The following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic S5 versus Panasonic LZ20, 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 among the image resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and LZ20 (16MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and LZ20 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S5 was released 8 years after the LZ20 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S5 grades versus the LZ20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S5 comes with outside dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S5 against the LZ20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S5 and LZ20 is 60 and 71 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and LZ20.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S5 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S5 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger S5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.