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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax RZ10 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
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was manufactured very close to the RZ10 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the LS5 scores versus the RZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Pentax RZ10

 LS5 RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic LS5

 RZ10 LS5 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax RZ10

 LS5 RZ10 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LS5 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the LS5 vs the RZ10.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and RZ10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LS5 and RZ10.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of images however you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LS5
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (178 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
65
lighter than average in class (126g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
weather proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (178 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography factors
36
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (178 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Pentax Optio RZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-21 2011-07-19
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (0.28 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" 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 pictures 178 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $294 $200