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Panasonic LS5 Alternatives

The LS5 comes in at #140 out of 261 in Small Sensor Compact cameras. Here is a quick analysis of the LS5.

14MP 1/2.3" 126 grams 26-130mm (f2.8-6.5)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front thumbnailportrait33street62sports32travel65landscape36vlogging32
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
above average min ISO (100)
built-in flash
good zoom range (26-130mm 5.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
doesn't have HDMI socket
doesn't have headphone socket
doesn't have microphone socket

Below are a few of the alternatives to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 ordered by their total rank. You can read a thorough review of every camera or a comparison with the Panasonic LS5 by clicking the urls at the bottom of every camera card. You can press on the symbol to see a visual comparison or click here to see them all side by side.

#1 Nikon P7800
12MP 1/1.7" 399 grams 28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front thumbnailportrait46street65sports44travel68landscape58vlogging75
Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52
above average min ISO (80)
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
fast at the long end (f4.0)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
doesn't have headphone socket
lack of phase detect AF
more heavy than average (399 grams)
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#2 Fujifilm X30
12MP 2/3" 423 grams 28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)
Fujifilm X30 front thumbnailportrait47street64sports52travel62landscape58vlogging34
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
above average min ISO (100)
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
built-in flash
fast at the long end (f2.8)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
doesn't have headphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (423 grams)
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#3 Nikon P7700
12MP 1/1.7" 392 grams 28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front thumbnailportrait46street64sports43travel65landscape54vlogging75
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
above average min ISO (80)
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
built-in flash
fast at the long end (f4.0)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
doesn't have headphone socket
doesn't have Timelapse mode
lack of phase detect AF
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#4 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
12MP 1/1.7" 346 grams 28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front thumbnailportrait46street66sports43travel61landscape55vlogging36
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49
above average min ISO (100)
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
built-in flash
fast at the long end (f2.5)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
doesn't have headphone socket
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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#5 Casio EX-10
12MP 1/1.7" 384 grams 28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Casio Exilim EX-10 front thumbnailportrait42street67sports44travel65landscape58vlogging33
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
above average min ISO (80)
better than average battery (455 CIPA)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built-in flash
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
doesn't have headphone socket
doesn't have microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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#6 Fujifilm X20
12MP 2/3" 353 grams 28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)
Fujifilm X20 front thumbnailportrait47street58sports52travel61landscape55vlogging31
Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
above average min ISO (100)
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
fast at the long end (f2.8)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
doesn't have headphone socket
doesn't have microphone socket
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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#7 Samsung EX2F
12MP 1/1.7" 294 grams 24-80mm (f1.4-2.7)
Samsung EX2F front thumbnailportrait42street68sports31travel66landscape53vlogging71
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
above average min ISO (80)
built-in flash
fast at the long end (f2.7)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
doesn't have headphone socket
doesn't have microphone socket
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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#8 Canon G16
12MP 1/1.7" 356 grams 28-140mm (f1.8-2.8)
Canon PowerShot G16 front thumbnailportrait49street58sports44travel64landscape58vlogging33
Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
above average min ISO (80)
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
built-in flash
fast at the long end (f2.8)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
doesn't have headphone socket
doesn't have microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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#9 Pentax MX-1
12MP 1/1.7" 391 grams 28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Pentax MX-1 front thumbnailportrait42street65sports43travel61landscape55vlogging33
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46
above average min ISO (100)
better than average battery (290 CIPA)
built-in flash
fast at the long end (f2.5)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
doesn't have headphone socket
doesn't have microphone socket
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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