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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LZ30 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
  • Released July 2011
Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ40
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LZ30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was announced 17 months before the LZ30 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the LS5 matches up vs the LZ30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic LZ30

 LS5 LZ30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic LS5

 LZ30 LS5 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 17 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic LZ30

 LS5 LZ30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LS5 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the LS5 vs the LZ30.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and LZ30 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LS5 and LZ30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ30 to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged LS5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography factors
33
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
32
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (552g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Sports photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery power (380 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competitors (126g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (160 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
good battery power (380 per charge)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (552 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography info
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography info
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rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery power (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging highlights
32
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
22
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (552g)
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic LZ30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-21 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 552 grams (1.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Form of battery AA AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $294 $230