Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LS5
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
- Announced July 2015
- Superseded the Panasonic FZ200
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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
- Launched July 2011
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FZ300 versus Panasonic LS5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ300 was launched 4 years after the LS5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FZ300 matches up versus the LS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic LS5
FZ300 | LS5 | |||
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Launched | July 2015 | July 2011 | More modern by 49 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic FZ300
LS5 | FZ300 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic LS5
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ300 features physical measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FZ300 versus Panasonic LS5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ300 and the LS5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and LS5 is 59 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ300 and LS5.
As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic LS5 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher FZ300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-07-16 | 2011-07-21 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye 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 | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 691 grams (1.52 lbs) | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 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 | 380 photographs | 160 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $598 | $294 |