Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2
Competitors

As well as being compared against other compacts, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 is also often compared to pro digicams, super zooms, ultra compacts and travel zooms. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2's top rivals come from Olympus (such as the XZ-1 and the C-2100 UZ) and Samsung (such as the SH100 and the SL102)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-LS2 compared to other compact competitors include: it has a built-in flash, has better image stabilization (lens vs none), slightly closer macro focusing (5 cm vs 10 cm) and has a faster max shutter speed (1/2000 of a second vs 1/1000 of a second).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (320 x 240 @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps), has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (35 mm vs 28 mm), has a much smaller screen (2.0" vs 2.7"), is slightly larger (compact 111x54x31 mm vs super compact 90x59x22 mm) and takes much lower resolution photos (4.9 MP vs 9.7 MP).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-F3 4 years newer $144	Significant advantages of the DMC-F3 (vs the DMC-LS2) Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 4.9 MP Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 35 mm Much larger screen: 2.7" vs 2.0" Significant disadvantages of the DMC-F3 (vs the DMC-LS2) Worse image stabilization: Digital vs Lens Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second common strengths of the DMC-F3 and DMC-LS2 Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
	Compare the DMC-F3 vs the DMC-LS2
Nikon Coolpix L21 4 years newer	Significant advantages of the L21 (vs the DMC-LS2) Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 4.9 MP Much larger screen: 2.5" vs 2.0" Significantly larger sensor: 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm Significant disadvantages of the L21 (vs the DMC-LS2) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Significantly worse wide angle: 38 mm vs 35 mm common strengths of the L21 and DMC-LS2 None found
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix L21 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2
Samsung SL102 3 years newer	Significant advantages of the SL102 (vs the DMC-LS2) Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 4.9 MP Much larger screen: 2.5" vs 2.0" Significantly smaller: Super compact 90x59x22 mm vs Compact 111x54x31 mm Significant disadvantages of the SL102 (vs the DMC-LS2) No built-in flash Worse image stabilization: Digital vs Lens Significantly worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 5 cm common strengths of the SL102 and DMC-LS2 None found
	Compare the Samsung SL102 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2
Nikon Coolpix L20 3 years newer	Significant advantages of the L20 (vs the DMC-LS2) Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 4.9 MP Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.0" Significantly larger sensor: 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm Significant disadvantages of the L20 (vs the DMC-LS2) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Significantly worse wide angle: 38 mm vs 35 mm common strengths of the L20 and DMC-LS2 None found
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix L20 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2
Canon ELPH 100 HS 5 years newer $105 - $189	Significant advantages of the 100 HS (vs the DMC-LS2) Much higher true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 4.9 MP Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.0" Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 320 x 240 @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the 100 HS (vs the DMC-LS2) Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/1500 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second common strengths of the 100 HS and DMC-LS2 Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2
Nikon Coolpix L12 1 year newer $183	Significant advantages of the L12 (vs the DMC-LS2) Much higher true resolution: 7.1 MP vs 4.9 MP Much larger screen: 2.5" vs 2.0" Significant disadvantages of the L12 (vs the DMC-LS2) Much worse macro capability: 15 cm vs 5 cm common strengths of the L12 and DMC-LS2 Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix L12 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-LS2 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it is slightly smaller (compact 111x54x31 mm vs mid size 114x77x45 mm), is thinner (1.2" vs 2.2") and is significantly lighter (188 g vs 395 g).

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm vs 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm), doesn't shoot RAW, has a slightly narrower aperture (f/2.8 vs f/2.0), records lower quality movies (320 x 240 @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps) and has a much narrower wide angle lens (35 mm vs 28 mm).

Olympus XZ-1 5 years newer $499 - $500	Significant advantages of the XZ-1 (vs the DMC-LS2) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm vs 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm Shoots RAW Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.0" Significant disadvantages of the XZ-1 (vs the DMC-LS2) None found common strengths of the XZ-1 and DMC-LS2 Fairly small: Mid size 110x64x42 mm vs Compact 111x54x31 mm
	Compare the Olympus XZ-1 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2
Fujifilm Finepix X10 5 years newer $599	Significant advantages of the X10 (vs the DMC-LS2) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm vs 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm Shoots RAW Much higher true resolution: 12 MP vs 4.9 MP Significant disadvantages of the X10 (vs the DMC-LS2) Significantly heavier: 350 g vs 188 g Thicker: 2.2" vs 1.2" common strengths of the X10 and DMC-LS2 None found
	Compare the Fujifilm Finepix X10 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2
Canon PowerShot G12 4 years newer $370 - $496	Significant advantages of the G12 (vs the DMC-LS2) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm Shoots RAW Much higher true resolution: 10 MP vs 4.9 MP Significant disadvantages of the G12 (vs the DMC-LS2) Significantly heavier: 401 g vs 188 g common strengths of the G12 and DMC-LS2 None found
	Compare the Canon PowerShot G12 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2
Nikon Coolpix P7100 5 years newer $450	Significant advantages of the P7100 (vs the DMC-LS2) Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm Shoots RAW Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.0" Significant disadvantages of the P7100 (vs the DMC-LS2) Significantly heavier: 395 g vs 188 g common strengths of the P7100 and DMC-LS2 None found
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P7100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-LS2 compared to super zoom competitors include: it is much smaller (compact 111x54x31 mm vs prosumer size 122x87x93 mm), is thinner (1.2" vs 4.3"), is much lighter (188 g vs 540 g) and has a faster max shutter speed (1/2000 of a second vs 1/1500 of a second).

However, on average it has way more less zoom (3x vs 26.1x), records lower quality movies (320 x 240 @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a much narrower wide angle lens (35 mm vs 27 mm), has a much smaller screen (2.0" vs 3.0") and has a significantly lower resolution screen (85k dots vs 920k dots).

Olympus C-2100 UZ 5 years older	Significant advantages of the C-2100 UZ (vs the DMC-LS2) Significantly larger sensor: 1/2" 6.4x4.8mm vs 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm Supports an external flash Has a viewfinder: Digital vs None Significant disadvantages of the C-2100 UZ (vs the DMC-LS2) Much larger: Professional size 113x78x141 mm vs Compact 111x54x31 mm Much lower true resolution: 1.9 MP vs 4.9 MP Significantly worse wide angle: 38 mm vs 35 mm common strengths of the C-2100 UZ and DMC-LS2 None found
	Compare the Olympus C-2100 UZ vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2
Canon Powershot SX40 5 years newer $340 - $380	Significant advantages of the SX40 (vs the DMC-LS2) Much more zoom: 35x vs 3x Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 35 mm Much higher true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 4.9 MP Significant disadvantages of the SX40 (vs the DMC-LS2) Much larger: Professional size 123x92x108 mm vs Compact 111x54x31 mm Much thicker: 4.3" vs 1.2" Much heavier: 600 g vs 188 g common strengths of the SX40 and DMC-LS2 None found
	Compare the Canon Powershot SX40 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2
Nikon Coolpix P100 4 years newer	Significant advantages of the P100 (vs the DMC-LS2) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.0" Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 4.9 MP Much better wide angle: 26 mm vs 35 mm Significant disadvantages of the P100 (vs the DMC-LS2) Much larger: Prosumer size 114x83x99 mm vs Compact 111x54x31 mm Much thicker: 3.9" vs 1.2" Much heavier: 481 g vs 188 g common strengths of the P100 and DMC-LS2 None found
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v 5 years newer $409	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX100v (vs the DMC-LS2) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.0" Much more zoom: 30x vs 3x Much higher true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 4.9 MP Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX100v (vs the DMC-LS2) Much larger: Prosumer size 122x87x93 mm vs Compact 111x54x31 mm Much heavier: 577 g vs 188 g Much thicker: 3.7" vs 1.2" common strengths of the DSC-HX100v and DMC-LS2 None found
	Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2
Nikon Coolpix L120 5 years newer $180 - $220	Significant advantages of the L120 (vs the DMC-LS2) Much better wide angle: 25 mm vs 35 mm Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.0" Much higher true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 4.9 MP Significant disadvantages of the L120 (vs the DMC-LS2) Significantly larger: Prosumer size 110x77x78 mm vs Compact 111x54x31 mm Significantly thicker: 3.1" vs 1.2" Significantly heavier: 406 g vs 188 g common strengths of the L120 and DMC-LS2 Fairly small: Prosumer size 110x77x78 mm vs Compact 111x54x31 mm Light weight: 406 g vs 188 g Thin: 3.1" vs 1.2"
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix L120 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2
Nikon Coolpix L810 6 years newer $250 - $265	Significant advantages of the L810 (vs the DMC-LS2) Much better wide angle: 23 mm vs 35 mm Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.0" Much higher true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 4.9 MP Significant disadvantages of the L810 (vs the DMC-LS2) Significantly larger: Prosumer size 111x76x83 mm vs Compact 111x54x31 mm Much thicker: 3.3" vs 1.2" Significantly heavier: 430 g vs 188 g common strengths of the L810 and DMC-LS2 Fairly small: Prosumer size 111x76x83 mm vs Compact 111x54x31 mm Light weight: 430 g vs 188 g Thin: 3.3" vs 1.2"
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix L810 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-LS2 compared to ultra compact competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.3), has better image stabilization (lens vs digital) and significantly closer macro focusing (5 cm vs 10 cm).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (320 x 240 @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps), has a much narrower wide angle lens (35 mm vs 26 mm), has a much smaller screen (2.0" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (85k dots vs 230k dots) and is significantly larger (compact 111x54x31 mm vs ultra compact 93x54x19 mm).

Samsung SH100 5 years newer $99	Significant advantages of the SH100 (vs the DMC-LS2) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.0" Much better wide angle: 26 mm vs 35 mm Much smaller: Ultra compact 93x54x19 mm vs Compact 111x54x31 mm Significant disadvantages of the SH100 (vs the DMC-LS2) Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8 Worse image stabilization: Digital vs Lens common strengths of the SH100 and DMC-LS2 None found
	Compare the Samsung SH100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2
Nikon Coolpix S3100 5 years newer $104	Significant advantages of the S3100 (vs the DMC-LS2) Much higher true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 4.9 MP Much better wide angle: 26 mm vs 35 mm Much larger screen: 2.7" vs 2.0" Significant disadvantages of the S3100 (vs the DMC-LS2) Significantly worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 5 cm common strengths of the S3100 and DMC-LS2 None found
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix S3100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-LS2 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.2) and is slightly lighter (188 g vs 245 g).

However, on average it has way more less zoom (3x vs 16x), has a much narrower wide angle lens (35 mm vs 24 mm), doesn't have a built-in GPS, records lower quality movies (320 x 240 @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps) and has a much smaller screen (2.0" vs 3.0").

Samsung WB850F 6 years newer $482 - $535	Significant advantages of the WB850F (vs the DMC-LS2) Much better wide angle: 23 mm vs 35 mm Much more zoom: 21x vs 3x Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 4.9 MP Significant disadvantages of the WB850F (vs the DMC-LS2) None found common strengths of the WB850F and DMC-LS2 Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
	Compare the Samsung WB850F vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v 5 years newer $319 - $330	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the DMC-LS2) Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 35 mm Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 4.9 MP Much more zoom: 16x vs 3x Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the DMC-LS2) Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8 Significantly heavier: 245 g vs 188 g common strengths of the DSC-HX9v and DMC-LS2 None found
	Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2
Canon PowerShot SX220 HS 5 years newer $281 - $366	Significant advantages of the SX220 HS (vs the DMC-LS2) Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 4.9 MP Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 35 mm Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.0" Significant disadvantages of the SX220 HS (vs the DMC-LS2) None found common strengths of the SX220 HS and DMC-LS2 None found
	Compare the Canon PowerShot SX220 HS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2
Samsung HZ30W 4 years newer	Significant advantages of the HZ30W (vs the DMC-LS2) Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 35 mm Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 4.9 MP Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.0" Significant disadvantages of the HZ30W (vs the DMC-LS2) Significantly heavier: 245 g vs 188 g common strengths of the HZ30W and DMC-LS2 None found
	Compare the Samsung HZ30W vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2
Samsung HZ35W 4 years newer	Significant advantages of the HZ35W (vs the DMC-LS2) Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 35 mm Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 4.9 MP Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.0" Significant disadvantages of the HZ35W (vs the DMC-LS2) Significantly heavier: 245 g vs 188 g common strengths of the HZ35W and DMC-LS2 None found
	Compare the Samsung HZ35W vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 3 years newer	Significant advantages of the DMC-ZR1 (vs the DMC-LS2) Much better wide angle: 25 mm vs 35 mm Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 4.9 MP Much larger screen: 2.7" vs 2.0" Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZR1 (vs the DMC-LS2) Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8 common strengths of the DMC-ZR1 and DMC-LS2 None found
	Compare the DMC-ZR1 vs the DMC-LS2