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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
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 FX75 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FX75 versus Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was launched 13 months before the LS5 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the FX75 scores against the LS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Panasonic LS5

 FX75 LS5 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic FX75

 LS5 FX75 
RevealedJuly 2011June 2010More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic LS5

 FX75 LS5 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX75 comes with physical dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FX75 against the LS5.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and LS5 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX75 and LS5.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The older FX75 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography info
Panasonic LS5 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography advice
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography info
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography info
67
supports focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.2)
65
lighter than others (126g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (160 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX75
Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
37
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
36
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (160 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging advice
31
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
32
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic LS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Also called as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-01 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - 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 rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 126 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 pictures
Battery type - AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $139 $294