Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ5
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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95 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed July 2011
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced July 2012
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Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe LS5 was announced 12 months before the SZ5 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the LS5 grades against the SZ5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LS5 Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic SZ5
| LS5 | SZ5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Panasonic LS5
| SZ5 | LS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2012 |  | July 2011 | Fresher by 12 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic SZ5
| LS5 | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LS5 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic SZ5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the LS5 compared to the SZ5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and SZ5 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LS5 and SZ5.
All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of images but you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The older LS5 will be behind in sensor tech.
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography advice
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street photography with Panasonic LS5
Street photography with Panasonic SZ5
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Panasonic LS5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Sports photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic LS5 Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography details
lighter than average in class (126g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (160 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lighter than competitors (136g)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Landscape photography camera
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (160 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Panasonic LS5 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging factors
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average in class (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-07-21 | 2012-07-18 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.60 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 126g (0.28 pounds) | 136g (0.30 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 photographs | 250 photographs |
| Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $294 | $195 |