Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS10

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and ZS10 (14MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and ZS10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The S5 was manufactured 9 years later than the ZS10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S5 grades vs the ZS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 has got outside dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S5 and the ZS10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and ZS10 is 60 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and ZS10.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S5 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S5 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern S5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.