Panasonic LS5 vs Sony S2100
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Panasonic LS5 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary Panasonic LS5 vs Sony S2100 Overview
Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic LS5 vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe LS5 was revealed 19 months later than the S2100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the LS5 grades vs the S2100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Sony S2100
| LS5 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic LS5
| S2100 | LS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Sony S2100
| LS5 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic LS5 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LS5 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic LS5 vs Sony S2100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the LS5 versus the S2100.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic LS5 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LS5 and S2100.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic LS5 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer LS5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LS5 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-07-21 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 1 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| 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 type | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $294 | $0 |