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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S2 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
  • Announced July 2011
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was announced 5 months before the S2 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the LS5 matches up vs the S2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic S2

 LS5 S2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic LS5

 S2 LS5 

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic S2

 LS5 S2 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2012Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LS5 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic S2 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the LS5 versus the S2.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and S2 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the LS5 and S2.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Street photography information
Panasonic S2 Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (112g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Travel photography info
Panasonic S2 Travel photography info
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lighter than competitors (126 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery (160 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery life (280 shots)
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (160 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Vlogging factors
Panasonic S2 Vlogging factors
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quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-21 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 112g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 images 280 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Pricing at release $294 $109