Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LS5

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LS5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the G6 (Four Thirds) and LS5 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The G6 was unveiled 22 months later than the LS5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G6 scores against the LS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G6 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G6 has got external dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G6 and the LS5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and LS5 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and LS5.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G6 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic G6 will give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern G6 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.