Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic SZ10

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic SZ10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and SZ10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The S5 was introduced 5 years later than the SZ10 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S5 grades vs the SZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S5 has exterior measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic SZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S5 against the SZ10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and SZ10 is 60 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 and SZ10.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S5 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will offer greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S5 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.