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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF5
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 GF3 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic GF3 versus Panasonic LS5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the GF3 (Four Thirds) and LS5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF3 was released at a similar time to the LS5 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GF3 matches up versus the LS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic LS5

 GF3 LS5 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic GF3

 LS5 GF3 

Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic LS5

 GF3 LS5 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF3 enjoys outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF3 versus Panasonic LS5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GF3 against the LS5.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and LS5 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF3 and LS5.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF3 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic LS5 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GF3
Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
33
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Street photography features
Panasonic LS5 Street photography features
70
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Sports photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography factors
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (300 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Travel photography info
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography info
58
provides focus by touch
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (300 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
65
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery power (300 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
36
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF3
Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
32
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone port
32
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic LS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-11 2011-07-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 264 grams (0.58 lbs) 126 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 459 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 160 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $360 $294