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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Revealed July 2013
Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX7
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic LX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the FZ70 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") feature different sensor sizes.

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The FZ70 was brought out 20 months later than the LX5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FZ70 grades against the LX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic LX5

 FZ70 LX5 
IntroducedJuly 2013December 2011Fresher by 20 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Panasonic FZ70

 LX5 FZ70 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic LX5

 FZ70 LX5 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 offers external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ70 versus the LX5.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and LX5 is 63 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and LX5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ70 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ70 will offer greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger FZ70 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Portrait photography camera
56
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
41
focusing manually
saves RAW files
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (606g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
more heavy than others (271g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Sports photography camera
55
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (400 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography highlights
55
great battery life (400 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (606 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (271 grams)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography information
54
focusing manually
really wide (20mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Vlogging camera
26
really wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others in class (606 grams)
29
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others (271g)
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic LX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-07-18 2011-12-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 7.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 606 gr (1.34 lbs) 271 gr (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 41 41
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 10.8
DXO Low light score 171 132
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $300 $294