Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS45
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS45 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
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Released January 2015
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS50
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Panasonic LS5 versus Panasonic ZS45, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe LS5 was brought out 4 years before the ZS45 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the LS5 grades vs the ZS45 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic ZS45
LS5 | ZS45 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic LS5
ZS45 | LS5 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | July 2011 | More recent by 42 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic ZS45
LS5 | ZS45 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LS5 enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check the Panasonic LS5 versus Panasonic ZS45 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the LS5 versus the ZS45.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and ZS45 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LS5 and ZS45.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older LS5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-07-21 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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 distance | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 pounds) | 249 grams (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 shots | 350 shots |
Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $294 | $300 |