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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS45 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 ZS45
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic ZS45

 LS5 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic LS5

 ZS45 LS5 
ReleasedJanuary 2015July 2011More recent by 42 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic ZS45

 LS5 ZS45 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and ZS45 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS45
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (249 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Sports photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (350 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS45
65
lighter than average (126g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (160 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery (350 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (249g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography highlights
36
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (160 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (249g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic ZS45
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
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