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Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
61
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
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Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX5
  • Updated by Panasonic LX10
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
  • Announced July 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • Successor is Panasonic TS6
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic LX7 and Panasonic TS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and TS5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The LX7 was announced 9 months before the TS5 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the LX7 grades vs the TS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic TS5

 LX7 TS5 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic LX7

 TS5 LX7 
AnnouncedJuly 2013October 2012Newer by 9 months

Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Panasonic TS5

 LX7 TS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX7 comes with exterior measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX7 and Panasonic TS5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the LX7 against the TS5.

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and TS5 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX7 and TS5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX7 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS5 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged LX7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (298g)
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image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (330 per charge)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography information
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good battery (330 shots)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition in class (298 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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better than average battery pack (370 shots)
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LX7
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS5
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manual focus
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (298g)
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX7 and Panasonic TS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-10-15 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 gr (0.66 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 147 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 370 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $350