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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS25 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 ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Panasonic LS5 versus Panasonic ZS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the ZS25 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the LS5 matches up against the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic ZS25

 LS5 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic LS5

 ZS25 LS5 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 17 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic ZS25

 LS5 ZS25 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LS5 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the LS5 compared to the ZS25.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and ZS25 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LS5 and ZS25.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged LS5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography advice
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good MP (14MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (193g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography details
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (260 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography info
65
lighter than others (126 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
has touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
36
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging info
32
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $294 $300