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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB210 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
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released July 2011
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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic LS5 and Samsung WB210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was launched within a month of the WB210 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the LS5 scores versus the WB210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Samsung WB210

 LS5 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kSharper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic LS5

 WB210 LS5 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Samsung WB210

 LS5 WB210 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LS5 has outer measurements 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 WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the LS5 compared to the WB210.

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and WB210 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LS5 and WB210.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you should always factor the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography details
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good MP (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Street photography details
Samsung WB210 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (174 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (160 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Travel photography features
Samsung WB210 Travel photography features
65
lighter than others (126g)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (160 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (174g)
includes focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography highlights
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decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
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
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
33
quite wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (174g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Samsung WB210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 174g (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $294 $279