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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB700 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 WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced December 2010
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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was unveiled 7 months after the WB700 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the LS5 matches up against the WB700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Samsung WB700

 LS5 WB700 
IntroducedJuly 2011December 2010More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Panasonic LS5

 WB700 LS5 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Samsung WB700

 LS5 WB700 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LS5 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the LS5 compared to the WB700.

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and WB700 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LS5 and WB700.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern LS5 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography factors
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Street photography information
Samsung WB700 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography features
Samsung WB700 Sports photography features
32
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Travel photography features
Samsung WB700 Travel photography features
65
lighter than others (126g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (160 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography highlights
36
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (160 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB700 Vlogging factors
32
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Samsung WB700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Samsung WB700
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-21 2010-12-28
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) -
Physical dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $294 $300