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Panasonic LS5 vs Sony G3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Panasonic LS5 vs Sony G3 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic LS5 versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was manufactured 2 years later than the G3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the LS5 grades vs the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Sony G3

 LS5 G3 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic LS5

 G3 LS5 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Sony G3

 LS5 G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LS5 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LS5 versus Sony G3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the LS5 against the G3.

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LS5 and G3.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic LS5 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer LS5 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
Portrait photography with Sony G3
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 shots)
no phase detect AF
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
Travel photography with Sony G3
65
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
Landscape photography with Sony G3
36
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
35
focusing manually
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
Vlogging with Sony G3
32
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic LS5 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Sony G3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-21 2009-01-08
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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 185 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $294 $200