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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
80
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Introduced June 2014
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ2500
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
  • Launched July 2011
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic LS5, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and LS5 (14MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and LS5 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The FZ1000 was introduced 2 years after the LS5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FZ1000 grades versus the LS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Panasonic LS5

 FZ1000 LS5 
LaunchedJune 2014July 2011More modern by 36 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic FZ1000

 LS5 FZ1000 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic LS5

 FZ1000 LS5 
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 provides outer measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic LS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ1000 vs the LS5.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 and LS5 is 55 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 and LS5.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 will offer greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher FZ1000 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
70
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
33
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
70
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Sports photography features
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography features
67
great zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
32
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ1000
Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
65
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (400mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competition in class (126g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography highlights
64
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
36
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (160 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ1000
Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
66
rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
32
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic LS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-06-12 2011-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-400mm (16.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 831 grams (1.83 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 517 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 160 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID DMW-BLC12PP 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $800 $294