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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2010
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was launched 12 months earlier than the LS5 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FX700 grades against the LS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic LS5

 FX700 LS5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic FX700

 LS5 FX700 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic LS5

 FX700 LS5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 features exterior measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FX700 versus the LS5.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and LS5 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and LS5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images though you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged FX700 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
38
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography info
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography features
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography features
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
65
lighter than others (126 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography details
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography details
49
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
36
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (160 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
32
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic LS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-21 2011-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 126g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 photos
Battery format - AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $399 $294