Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS10

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic LS5 versus Panasonic ZS10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was announced 6 months later than the ZS10 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the LS5 scores versus the ZS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LS5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LS5 enjoys outer 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) and the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the LS5 vs the ZS10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and ZS10 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LS5 and ZS10.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos but you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration.