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Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic ZS100 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
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX3
  • New Model is Panasonic LX7
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS200
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic ZS100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and ZS100 (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The LX5 was brought out 5 years before the ZS100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the LX5 scores versus the ZS100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Panasonic ZS100

 LX5 ZS100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic LX5

 ZS100 LX5 
RevealedJanuary 2016December 2011More modern by 49 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Panasonic ZS100

 LX5 ZS100 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX5 has outer measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS100 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic ZS100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the LX5 and the ZS100.

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX5 and ZS100 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LX5 and ZS100.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic ZS100 will result in more detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged LX5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX5
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS100
41
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
64
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.63")
more heavy than competitors (271 grams)
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (312g)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect auto focus
67
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography factors
59
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (271g)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
75
lighter than competitors in class (312g)
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography information
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
missing Timelapse mode
68
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX5
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS100
29
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (271g)
35
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (312g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX5 and Panasonic ZS100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-12-15 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD MOS
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1"
Sensor measurements 8.07 x 5.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 9.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 271g (0.60 pounds) 312g (0.69 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 70
DXO Color Depth score 19.6 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 12.5
DXO Low light score 132 559
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $294 $700