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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung PL200 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
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic LS5 versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was released 13 months later than the PL200 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the LS5 matches up vs the PL200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Samsung PL200

 LS5 PL200 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic LS5

 PL200 LS5 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Samsung PL200

 LS5 PL200 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LS5 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LS5 versus Samsung PL200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the LS5 compared to the PL200.

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and PL200 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LS5 and PL200.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photos though you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer LS5 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography advice
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography advice
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Street photography details
Samsung PL200 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
Sports photography with Samsung PL200
32
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
65
lighter than competition (126g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography factors
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography factors
36
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
37
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
32
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Samsung PL200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Samsung PL200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-21 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 170 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $294 $0