Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LX5

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic LX5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and LX5 (1/1.63") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was announced 8 years after the LX5 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G100 grades vs the LX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G100 has got physical measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the G100 versus the LX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and LX5 is 81 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and LX5.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G100 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic G100 will offer you extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern G100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.