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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Launched July 2011
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB500
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic LS5 and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was released 2 years later than the HZ10W and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the LS5 scores versus the HZ10W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Samsung HZ10W

 LS5 HZ10W 
RevealedJuly 2011May 2009More recent by 27 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic LS5

 HZ10W LS5 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Samsung HZ10W

 LS5 HZ10W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LS5 has got 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 Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LS5 and Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the LS5 vs the HZ10W.

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the LS5 and HZ10W.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic LS5 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent LS5 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography highlights
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
31
focusing manually
comes with face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography info
32
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
65
lighter than others (126 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (249g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography information
36
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
35
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
32
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Samsung HZ10W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Samsung HZ10W
Other name - WB500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-21 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $294 $300