Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LS5
90 Imaging
48 Features
48 Overall
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94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF3 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic LS5
GF3 | LS5 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic GF3
LS5 | GF3 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic LS5
GF3 | LS5 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | July 2011 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and LS5 is 90 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
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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 |