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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Announced July 2011
Panasonic ZS10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic ZS10

 LS5 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic LS5

 ZS10 LS5 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic ZS10

 LS5 ZS10 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

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

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
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good MP (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (160 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography info
65
lighter than others (126 grams)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (160 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition (219 grams)
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
36
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
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decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
34
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (219g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
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