Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ10
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Released January 2015
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic LS5 versus Panasonic SZ10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe LS5 was brought out 4 years earlier than the SZ10 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the LS5 grades vs the SZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic SZ10
LS5 | SZ10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic LS5
SZ10 | LS5 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | July 2011 | More recent by 42 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic SZ10
LS5 | SZ10 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LS5 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Panasonic LS5 versus Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the LS5 versus the SZ10.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and SZ10 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LS5 and SZ10.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ10 to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older LS5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-07-21 | 2015-01-06 |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) | 177 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 shots | 200 shots |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $294 | $200 |