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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced July 2011
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Released July 2012
  • New Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Panasonic LS5 versus Panasonic LZ20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the LZ20 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the LS5 grades versus the LZ20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic LZ20

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic LS5

		

		

			
 LZ20 LS5 
ReleasedJuly 2012July 2011More modern by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic LZ20

		

		

			
 LS5 LZ20 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LS5 has physical 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) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the LS5 vs the LZ20.
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and LZ20 is 94 and 71 respectively.
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LS5 and LZ20.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic LZ20 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged LS5 will be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography information
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 decent megapixels (14MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
36
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic LS5 Street photography features
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography features
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (126 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
45
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ20
32
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (160 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
 great zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 great battery life (380 shots)
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography features
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography features
65
 lighter than average in class (126 grams)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery (160 CIPA)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
 great battery life (380 per charge)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long reach (525mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (499g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography features
36
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 terrible battery (160 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse mode
45
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 great battery life (380 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging details
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging details
32
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 lighter than average in class (126g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic socket
25
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic LZ20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-21 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.60 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 126 grams (0.28 lb) 499 grams (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 pictures 380 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
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 One One
Pricing at release $294 $250