Nikon D5 vs Panasonic LS5
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Nikon D5 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs
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- 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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon D5 vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D5 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D5 over the Panasonic LS5
D5 | LS5 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | July 2011 | More modern by 55 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 2359k | 230k | Clearer screen (+2129k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Nikon D5
LS5 | D5 |
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Common features in the Nikon D5 and Panasonic LS5
D5 | LS5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Nikon D5 versus Panasonic LS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D5 and LS5 is 50 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Nikon D5 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
Nikon D5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
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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 |