Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic LS5

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic LS5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is very comparable but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and LS5 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The GF5 was announced 9 months after the LS5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GF5 matches up against the LS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GF5 comes with external dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic LS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GF5 versus the LS5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF5 and LS5 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GF5 and LS5.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF5 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic LS5 will show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer GF5 provides an edge in sensor tech.