Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS50

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic SZ5 versus Panasonic ZS50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ5 was unveiled 3 years before the ZS50 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ5 grades against the ZS50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ5 offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ5 compared to the ZS50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ5 and ZS50 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ5 and ZS50.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ5 to show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SZ5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.