Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic LZ40

Below is a in depth overview of the Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic LZ40, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is pretty close but the S5 (Full frame) and LZ40 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The S5 was introduced 6 years later than the LZ40 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the S5 matches up versus the LZ40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 offers outer dimensions 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 LZ40 has specifications of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S5 vs the LZ40.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and LZ40 is 60 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and LZ40.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S5 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent S5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.