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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S3 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 S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was manufactured 7 months after the S3 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the LS5 matches up against the S3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic S3

 LS5 S3 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic LS5

 S3 LS5 

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic S3

 LS5 S3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LS5 has external dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the LS5 and the S3.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and S3 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LS5 and S3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer LS5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography highlights
33
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Street photography information
Panasonic S3 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
Sports photography with Panasonic S3
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic S3 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than average (126 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (160 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (117g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography details
36
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (160 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S3 Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic S3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-21 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 126g (0.28 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery style 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
Card slots One One
Cost at release $294 $110