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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The F5 was revealed 18 months after the LS5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the F5 matches up vs the LS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic LS5

 F5 LS5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic F5

 LS5 F5 

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic LS5

 F5 LS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic F5 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the F5 vs the LS5.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F5 and LS5 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and LS5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer F5 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography features
29
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic F5
Street photography with Panasonic LS5
56
lighter than average (121 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography features
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography features
33
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (160 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography details
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography details
68
lighter than average (121g)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
lighter than competition in class (126g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (160 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
33
really wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
36
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (160 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than average (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
32
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Panasonic LS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 126 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 160 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $100 $294