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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB30F 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 WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic LS5 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The LS5 was released 17 months before the WB30F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the LS5 scores against the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Samsung WB30F

 LS5 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Panasonic LS5

 WB30F LS5 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 17 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Samsung WB30F

 LS5 WB30F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LS5 has external dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LS5 versus Samsung WB30F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the LS5 and the WB30F.

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and WB30F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LS5 and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung WB30F to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged LS5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography factors
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (160 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (128 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography advice
36
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (160 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB30F Vlogging factors
32
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Samsung WB30F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Samsung WB30F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-21 2013-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
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, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $294 $180