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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Launched July 2011
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was unveiled 2 years after the ZR1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the LS5 grades vs the ZR1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic ZR1

 LS5 ZR1 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2009Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic LS5

 ZR1 LS5 

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic ZR1

 LS5 ZR1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LS5 has got outer dimensions 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 ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the LS5 and the ZR1.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and ZR1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LS5 and ZR1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic LS5 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent LS5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography features
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Street photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography information
32
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (160 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR1
65
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (160 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR1
36
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (160 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging features
32
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic ZR1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-21 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine V
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $294 $280