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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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 FZ35 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic LS5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was brought out 12 months before the LS5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FZ35 grades against the LS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic LS5

 FZ35 LS5 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic FZ35

 LS5 FZ35 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2010More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic LS5

 FZ35 LS5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ35 features outer dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic LS5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ35 against the LS5.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and LS5 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and LS5.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic LS5 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FZ35 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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MP count good (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ35
Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
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amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography advice
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flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (126 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery pack (160 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (160 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic LS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-07-06 2011-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397g (0.88 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 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 - 160 images
Battery type - AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $999 $294