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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ200
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
  • Launched July 2011
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic LS5

 FZ300 LS5 
LaunchedJuly 2015July 2011More modern by 49 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic FZ300

 LS5 FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic LS5

 FZ300 LS5 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and LS5 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography info
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ300
Street photography with Panasonic LS5
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proof
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (691 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography details
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (380 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery pack (380 CIPA)
environment proof
offers focus via touch
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
more heavy than average (691 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others (126g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (160 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (691 grams)
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rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic LS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
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