Panasonic S5 vs Samsung HZ15W

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic S5 vs Samsung HZ15W, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and HZ15W (12MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and HZ15W (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The S5 was launched 11 years later than the HZ15W 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 Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S5 scores versus the HZ15W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Samsung HZ15W. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 has got external measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S5 vs Samsung HZ15W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S5 versus the HZ15W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and HZ15W is 60 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and HZ15W.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S5 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S5 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher S5 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.