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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS35 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was announced 3 years earlier than the ZS35 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the LS5 grades versus the ZS35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic ZS35

 LS5 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic LS5

 ZS35 LS5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2011Newer by 30 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic ZS35

 LS5 ZS35 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LS5 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the LS5 compared to the ZS35.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and ZS35 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LS5 and ZS35.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged LS5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography details
33
good resolution (14MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography features
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (160 shots)
no phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (160 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (305g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography advice
36
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
44
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging information
32
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-21 2014-01-06
Body design 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 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 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $294 $300