Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
- Launched August 2020
- Successor is Panasonic S5 II
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Launched January 2014
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS35
- Updated by Panasonic ZS45
Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic ZS40, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and ZS40 (18MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and ZS40 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S5 was manufactured 6 years after the ZS40 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the S5 scores versus the ZS40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Panasonic ZS40
S5 | ZS40 | |||
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Launched | August 2020 | January 2014 | More modern by 81 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1840k | 920k | Clearer display (+920k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic S5
ZS40 | S5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic ZS40
S5 | ZS40 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3.0" | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 offers physical dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic ZS40 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S5 compared to the ZS40.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 and ZS40 is 60 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 and ZS40.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S5 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S5 will produce extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer S5 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2020-08-14 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 31 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.0 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,840 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 200 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 714g (1.57 lb) | 240g (0.53 lb) |
Dimensions | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 images | 300 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Dual | 1 |
Retail cost | $1,999 | $450 |