Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LX5
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2011
(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
- Released December 2011
- Succeeded the Panasonic LX3
- New Model is Panasonic LX7
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the LS5 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") use totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe LS5 was launched 4 months before the LX5 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the LS5 scores versus the LX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LX5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic LX5
LS5 | LX5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Panasonic LS5
LX5 | LS5 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic LX5
LS5 | LX5 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | December 2011 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LS5 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the LS5 vs the LX5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and LX5 is 94 and 88 respectively.
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LS5 and LX5.
As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LS5 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic LS5 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively.
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-21 | 2011-12-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.0-3.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 7.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 pounds) | 271 gr (0.60 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 132 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 160 images | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $294 | $294 |