Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS25

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic S5 versus Panasonic ZS25, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and ZS25 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The S5 was released 7 years after the ZS25 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S5 scores versus the ZS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 offers 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 ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S5 versus Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S5 vs the ZS25.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and ZS25 is 60 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and ZS25.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S5 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher S5 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.