Panasonic LS5 Alternatives
The LS5 comes in at #146 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)
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
31
94 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
31
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 
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#1 Fujifilm X30
12MP
2/3"
423 grams
28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)
Portability
80 Imaging
38 Features
73 Overall
52
80 Imaging
38 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)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images#2 Nikon P7800
12MP
1/1.7"
399 grams
28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)
Portability
82 Imaging
36 Features
73 Overall
50
82 Imaging
36 Features
73 Overall
50
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)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes#3 Nikon P7700
12MP
1/1.7"
392 grams
28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)
Portability
82 Imaging
36 Features
70 Overall
49
82 Imaging
36 Features
70 Overall
49
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
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope Camera#4 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
12MP
1/1.7"
346 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Portability
85 Imaging
36 Features
67 Overall
48
85 Imaging
36 Features
67 Overall
48
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
Photography Glossary#5 Casio EX-10
12MP
1/1.7"
384 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Portability
83 Imaging
36 Features
65 Overall
47
83 Imaging
36 Features
65 Overall
47
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
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide#6 Canon G16
12MP
1/1.7"
356 grams
28-140mm (f1.8-2.8)
Portability
85 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
46
85 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
46
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
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone#7 Samsung EX2F
12MP
1/1.7"
294 grams
24-80mm (f1.4-2.7)
Portability
90 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
46
90 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
46
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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12MP
1/1.7"
391 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Portability
84 Imaging
36 Features
60 Overall
45
84 Imaging
36 Features
60 Overall
45
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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12MP
1/1.7"
195 grams
28-200mm (f2.0-5.9)
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
59 Overall
45
92 Imaging
36 Features
59 Overall
45
above average min ISO (80)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
focusing manually
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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