Panasonic S5 vs Samsung PL120

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic S5 versus Samsung PL120, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and PL120 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The S5 was launched 9 years after the PL120 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the S5 matches up vs the PL120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Samsung PL120. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 has exterior dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S5 versus Samsung PL120 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S5 versus the PL120.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S5 and PL120 is 60 and 99 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and PL120.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S5 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S5 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern S5 provides an edge in sensor innovation.