Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Released January 2015
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS45
- Updated by Panasonic ZS60
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview
The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic LS5 versus Panasonic ZS50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe LS5 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the ZS50 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the LS5 grades versus the ZS50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic ZS50
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic LS5
ZS50 | LS5 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | July 2011 | Newer by 42 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic ZS50
LS5 | ZS50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LS5 provides 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) and the Panasonic ZS50 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic LS5 versus Panasonic ZS50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the LS5 compared to the ZS50.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and ZS50 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LS5 and ZS50.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic LS5 to give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged LS5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ70 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-07-21 | 2015-01-06 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 6.40 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 | ||
White balance 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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lbs) | 243g (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 44 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 138 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 160 images | 300 images |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $294 | $350 |