Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LS5

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LS5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the G5 (Four Thirds) and LS5 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The G5 was launched 13 months later than the LS5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G5 matches up against the LS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G5 has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G5 vs the LS5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and LS5 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 and LS5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G5 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic G5 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher G5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.