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Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Released December 2011
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX3
  • New Model is Panasonic LX7
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Updated by Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LX5 versus Panasonic TS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and TS5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The LX5 was revealed 19 months before the TS5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the LX5 grades vs the TS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Panasonic TS5

 LX5 TS5 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic LX5

 TS5 LX5 
IntroducedJuly 2013December 2011Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Panasonic TS5

 LX5 TS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX5 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX5 versus Panasonic TS5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the LX5 vs the TS5.

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the LX5 and TS5 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX5 and TS5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX5 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS5 will render more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged LX5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition in class (271 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery (370 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX5
Travel photography with Panasonic TS5
59
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (271 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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good battery (370 shots)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LX5
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS5
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
52
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
good battery (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (271g)
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX5 and Panasonic TS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT5
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-12-15 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 132 not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $294 $350