Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung SL820

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS5 and Samsung SL820, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was manufactured 17 months later than the SL820 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS5 grades against the SL820 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 & Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS5 comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS5 and Samsung SL820 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS5 and the SL820.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and SL820 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS5 and SL820.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files however you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher ZS5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.