Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS15

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic S5 versus Panasonic ZS15, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and ZS15 (12MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and ZS15 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The S5 was introduced 8 years after the ZS15 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S5 matches up against the ZS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic S5 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S5 versus Panasonic ZS15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S5 vs the ZS15.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S5 and ZS15 is 60 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 and ZS15.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S5 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S5 will offer you extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.