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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ7 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
  • Launched July 2011
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was unveiled 5 months prior to the SZ7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the LS5 grades versus the SZ7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic SZ7

 LS5 SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic LS5

 SZ7 LS5 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic SZ7

 LS5 SZ7 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2012Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LS5 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the LS5 versus the SZ7.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and SZ7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LS5 and SZ7.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography advice
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Street photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography factors
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography factors
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 shots)
has no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography information
65
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than others in class (133g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography highlights
36
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (160 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
42
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Vlogging info
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging info
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decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic SZ7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-21 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
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 All around 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 pictures 220 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $294 $199