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Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh G700SE 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
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Announced October 2010
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Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic LS5 versus Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was unveiled 10 months after the G700SE so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the LS5 scores against the G700SE in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Ricoh G700SE

 LS5 G700SE 
AnnouncedJuly 2011October 2010More modern by 10 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic LS5

 G700SE LS5 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Ricoh G700SE

 LS5 G700SE 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LS5 has got outside 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 Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the LS5 versus the G700SE.

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and G700SE is 94 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LS5 and G700SE.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic LS5 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern LS5 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography factors
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
25
environment proof
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Travel photography information
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography information
65
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
environment proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (307 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (160 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
40
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Vlogging features
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging features
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than average in class (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
23
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (307 grams)
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Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Ricoh G700SE
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-21 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 307 grams (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $294 $0