Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Competitors

As well as being compared against other travel zooms, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 is also often compared to pro digicams and compacts. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5's top rivals come from Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-ZS8 and the Lumix DMC-ZS3) and Canon (such as the PowerShot SX210 IS and the ELPH 300 HS)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZS5 compared to other travel zoom competitors include: it slightly higher boost light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs none) and slightly longer exposures (60 seconds vs 15 seconds).

However, on average it doesn't have a built-in GPS, has a significantly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), is older (january, 2010 vs august, 2010), is less popular and has a slower max shutter speed (1/1300 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 1 year newer $170 - $271	Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS8 (vs the DMC-ZS5) Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Much faster max shutter speed: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/1300 of a second Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS8 (vs the DMC-ZS5) None found common strengths of the DMC-ZS8 and DMC-ZS5 Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-ZS8 vs the DMC-ZS5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 1 year older	Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS3 (vs the DMC-ZS5) Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Significantly faster max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/1300 of a second Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS3 (vs the DMC-ZS5) None found common strengths of the DMC-ZS3 and DMC-ZS5 Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-ZS3 vs the DMC-ZS5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 similar age $285 - $361	Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS7 (vs the DMC-ZS5) Has a GPS Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Significantly faster max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/1300 of a second Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS7 (vs the DMC-ZS5) None found common strengths of the DMC-ZS7 and DMC-ZS5 Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-ZS7 vs the DMC-ZS5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 1 year newer $195 - $328	Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS10 (vs the DMC-ZS5) Has a GPS Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS10 (vs the DMC-ZS5) None found common strengths of the DMC-ZS10 and DMC-ZS5 Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-ZS10 vs the DMC-ZS5
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS similar age $294	Significant advantages of the SX210 IS (vs the DMC-ZS5) Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Much faster max shutter speed: 1/3200 of a second vs 1/1300 of a second Significant disadvantages of the SX210 IS (vs the DMC-ZS5) Worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the SX210 IS and DMC-ZS5 None found
	Compare the Canon PowerShot SX210 IS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS 6 months newer $127 - $245	Significant advantages of the SX130 IS (vs the DMC-ZS5) Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Much faster max shutter speed: 1/2500 of a second vs 1/1300 of a second Significant disadvantages of the SX130 IS (vs the DMC-ZS5) Worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the SX130 IS and DMC-ZS5 None found
	Compare the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZS5 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it is slightly less expensive ($234.99 vs $369.00) and significantly longer exposures (60 seconds vs 15 seconds).

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm), doesn't shoot RAW, has a much narrower aperture (f/3.3 vs f/2.0), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps) and has a significantly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0").

Nikon Coolpix P300 1 year newer $277	Significant advantages of the P300 (vs the DMC-ZS5) Much wider aperture: f/1.8 vs f/3.3 Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significantly higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the P300 (vs the DMC-ZS5) No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO Much shorter max exposures: 8 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the P300 and DMC-ZS5 Fairly small: Compact 103x58x32 mm vs Compact 103x60x32 mm Light weight: 189 g vs 214 g Thin: 1.3" vs 1.3"
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P300 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Canon PowerShot S95 6 months newer $369	Significant advantages of the S95 (vs the DMC-ZS5) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Shoots RAW Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.3 Significant disadvantages of the S95 (vs the DMC-ZS5) Worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the S95 and DMC-ZS5 Fairly small: Compact 99x58x29 mm vs Compact 103x60x32 mm Light weight: 193 g vs 214 g Thin: 1.2" vs 1.3"
	Compare the Canon PowerShot S95 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 5 months newer $320 - $468	Significant advantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the DMC-ZS5) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Shoots RAW Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.3 Significant disadvantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the DMC-ZS5) None found common strengths of the DMC-LX5 and DMC-ZS5 Inexpensive: $319.99 vs $234.99 Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-LX5 vs the DMC-ZS5
Canon Powershot S100 1 year newer $414 - $430	Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-ZS5) Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Shoots RAW Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.3 Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-ZS5) Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the S100 and DMC-ZS5 Fairly small: Compact 99x60x28 mm vs Compact 103x60x32 mm Light weight: 198 g vs 214 g Thin: 1.1" vs 1.3"
	Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Nikon Coolpix P7000 7 months newer $279 - $500	Significant advantages of the P7000 (vs the DMC-ZS5) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Shoots RAW Wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.3 Significant disadvantages of the P7000 (vs the DMC-ZS5) Worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm common strengths of the P7000 and DMC-ZS5 Very inexpensive: $279.00 vs $234.99 Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P7000 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZS5 compared to compact competitors include: it has significantly more zoom (12x vs 5x), has a slightly wider wide angle lens (25 mm vs 28 mm), has better image stabilization (lens vs none), has boost light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs none) and much longer exposures (60 seconds vs 4 seconds).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.3 vs f/2.8), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), is significantly larger (compact 103x60x32 mm vs super compact 94x56x19 mm) and doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps).

Canon ELPH 300 HS 1 year newer $125 - $233	Significant advantages of the 300 HS (vs the DMC-ZS5) Much smaller: Super compact 92x55x19 mm vs Compact 103x60x32 mm Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significantly wider aperture: f/2.7 vs f/3.3 Significant disadvantages of the 300 HS (vs the DMC-ZS5) Significantly less zoom: 5x vs 12x Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the 300 HS and DMC-ZS5 Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 25 mm Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 3 cm
	Compare the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Canon ELPH 100 HS 1 year newer $102 - $189	Significant advantages of the 100 HS (vs the DMC-ZS5) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps Much smaller: Super compact 93x55x19 mm vs Compact 103x60x32 mm Supports 24p Significant disadvantages of the 100 HS (vs the DMC-ZS5) Significantly less zoom: 4x vs 12x Worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the 100 HS and DMC-ZS5 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 3 cm
	Compare the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Nikon Coolpix S6100 1 year newer $127	Significant advantages of the S6100 (vs the DMC-ZS5) Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Has a touch screen Smaller: Compact 97x58x26 mm vs Compact 103x60x32 mm Significant disadvantages of the S6100 (vs the DMC-ZS5) Less zoom: 7x vs 12x Worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm Much shorter max exposures: 4 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the S6100 and DMC-ZS5 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 3 cm
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix S6100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Canon PowerShot A1200 1 year newer $56 - $113	Significant advantages of the A1200 (vs the DMC-ZS5) Supports 24p Wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.3 Has a viewfinder: Tunnel vs None Significant disadvantages of the A1200 (vs the DMC-ZS5) Significantly less zoom: 4x vs 12x No image stabilization: None vs Lens Worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm common strengths of the A1200 and DMC-ZS5 Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 3 cm
	Compare the Canon PowerShot A1200 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Sony Cybershot WX7 1 year newer $254 - $305	Significant advantages of the WX7 (vs the DMC-ZS5) Significantly wider aperture: f/2.6 vs f/3.3 Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Much smaller: Super compact 94x56x19 mm vs Compact 103x60x32 mm Significant disadvantages of the WX7 (vs the DMC-ZS5) Significantly less zoom: 5.6x vs 12x Much shorter max exposures: 2 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the WX7 and DMC-ZS5 Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 25 mm Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5