Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX5
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic LX5
FZ70 | LX5 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | December 2011 | Fresher by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Panasonic FZ70
LX5 | FZ70 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic LX5
FZ70 | LX5 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact 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).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic LX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and LX5 is 63 and 88 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | |
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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 |