Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS10
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37 Features
25 Overall
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37 Features
46 Overall
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Announced January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic ZS10
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic LS5
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic ZS10
LS5 | ZS10 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | January 2011 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Panasonic LS5 versus Panasonic ZS10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-07-21 | 2011-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) | 219 gr (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 260 shots |
Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
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/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $294 | $350 |