Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS5
Portability
67 Imaging
45 Features
35 Overall
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67 Imaging
45 Features
35 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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91 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
41
Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Released January 2014
- Old Model is Panasonic LZ30
Panasonic TS5
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(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
- Launched July 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
- Renewed by Panasonic TS6
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Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic TS5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe LZ40 was unveiled 6 months after the TS5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the LZ40 scores vs the TS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic TS5
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic LZ40
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Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic TS5
| LZ40 | TS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | July 2013 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ40 has exterior dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the LZ40 vs the TS5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ40 and TS5 is 67 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ40 and TS5.
As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic LZ40 to show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic LZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Panasonic LZ40 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Street photography highlights
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (524g)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography info
excellent zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Panasonic LZ40
Travel photography with Panasonic TS5
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (22mm)
great reach (924mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (524g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography information
fairly wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
good battery pack (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
does have microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competition (524g)
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
Photography Glossary
Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Released | 2014-01-06 | 2013-07-12 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 22-924mm (42.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1300 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 10.80 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 524 grams (1.16 lbs) | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| 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 | 320 images | 370 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | DMW-BCM13 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $219 | $350 |
