Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS15

Below is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic SZ5 and Panasonic ZS15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ5 was brought out at a similar time to the ZS15 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SZ5 matches up against the ZS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ5 comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic SZ5 and Panasonic ZS15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ5 versus the ZS15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ5 and ZS15 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ5 and ZS15.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic SZ5 to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.