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Nikon D5 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
50
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Nikon D5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon D5 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Nikon D5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1415g - 160 x 158.5 x 92mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Previous Model is Nikon D4s
  • Renewed by Nikon D6
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Nikon D5 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon D5 versus Panasonic LS5, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D5 (21MP) and LS5 (14MP) and the D5 (Full frame) and LS5 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The D5 was launched 4 years after the LS5 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D5 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D5 grades versus the LS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5 over the Panasonic LS5

 D5 LS5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016July 2011More modern by 55 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2359k230kClearer screen (+2129k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Nikon D5

 LS5 D5 

Common features in the Nikon D5 and Panasonic LS5

 D5 LS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon D5 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D5 enjoys outside dimensions of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has proportions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the D5 against the LS5.

Nikon D5 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D5 and LS5 is 50 and 94 respectively.

Nikon D5 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D5 and LS5.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D5 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon D5 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent D5 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon D5 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography factors
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (21MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5 Street photography details
Panasonic LS5 Street photography details
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
very good high ISO (102,400)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D5
Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (21MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (3,780 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery power (3,780 shots)
environment sealing
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
65
lighter than others in class (126g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography features
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery power (3,780 per charge)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
36
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5 Vlogging information
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging information
30
touch screen
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
32
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Nikon D5 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5 and Panasonic LS5
 Nikon D5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon D5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-01-05 2011-07-21
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5588 x 3712 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 102400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3280000 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 153 9
Cross focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Amount of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 2,359 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1415g (3.12 lbs) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 160 x 158.5 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 88 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 2434 not tested
Other
Battery life 3780 photographs 160 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model EN-EL18a 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Price at launch $6,500 $294