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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
32

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZR3 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
  • Released July 2011
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was announced 19 months after the ZR3 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the LS5 grades vs the ZR3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic ZR3

		

		

			
 LS5 ZR3 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic LS5

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic ZR3

		

		

			
 LS5 ZR3 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither has Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LS5 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic ZR3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the LS5 against the ZR3.
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and ZR3 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LS5 and ZR3.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images but you really should factor the launch date  of the cameras into account. The fresher LS5 should have an edge in sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography advice
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 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZR3 as a Street photography camera
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (126g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography features
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (160 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
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 lighter than competitors in class (126g)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (26mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 bad battery power (160 shots)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography factors
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 pretty wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 bad battery power (160 per charge)
 missing Timelapse mode
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 lack of manual exposure
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging advice
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 pretty wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lighter than competitors in class (126g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone port
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic ZR3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-21 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.60 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 159 grams (0.35 lbs)
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 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 photos -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $294 $280