Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS70

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS70, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is very well matched but the S5 (Full frame) and ZS70 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The S5 was revealed 3 years after the ZS70 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the S5 matches up versus the ZS70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S5 provides physical 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 ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S5 vs the ZS70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and ZS70 is 60 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and ZS70.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S5 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S5 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern S5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.