Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic LZ30

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic LZ30, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and LZ30 (16MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and LZ30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The S5 was manufactured 7 years after the LZ30 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S5 matches up versus the LZ30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 comes with 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 LZ30 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic LZ30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S5 versus the LZ30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and LZ30 is 60 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 and LZ30.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger S5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.