Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS40

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic ZS40, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was announced 3 years earlier than the ZS40 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the LS5 grades vs the ZS40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LS5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LS5 has physical measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic ZS40 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the LS5 against the ZS40.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and ZS40 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LS5 and ZS40.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS40 to result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged LS5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.