Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic SZ7

Here is a extended assessment of the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic SZ7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and SZ7 (14MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and SZ7 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S5 was introduced 8 years later than the SZ7 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S5 matches up against the SZ7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 has got outside 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) and the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S5 compared to the SZ7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and SZ7 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 and SZ7.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S5 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will offer extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S5 will have an edge in sensor technology.