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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic LS5 versus Panasonic ZS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The LS5 was unveiled 2 years after the ZS3 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the LS5 scores versus the ZS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic ZS3

 LS5 ZS3 
AnnouncedJuly 2011May 2009More modern by 27 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic LS5

 ZS3 LS5 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic ZS3

 LS5 ZS3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LS5 comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LS5 versus Panasonic ZS3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the LS5 and the ZS3.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and ZS3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LS5 and ZS3.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic LS5 to resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern LS5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS3
33
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography highlights
32
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others (126 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (160 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition (229 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Landscape photography camera
36
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
35
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS3
32
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic ZS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-21 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 229 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $294 $200