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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(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
Panasonic SZ10
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic SZ10

 LS5 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic LS5

 SZ10 LS5 
ReleasedJanuary 2015July 2011More recent by 42 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic SZ10

 LS5 SZ10 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and SZ10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (177g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Sports photography camera
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
max fps low (1.4 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (160 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (160 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging information
32
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic SZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
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