Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic LS5

Below is a in depth overview of the Panasonic GX9 versus Panasonic LS5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and LS5 (14MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and LS5 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX9 was revealed 6 years later than the LS5 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GX9 matches up versus the LS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX9 has exterior dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has proportions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX9 versus Panasonic LS5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX9 against the LS5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and LS5 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX9 and LS5.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX9 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will give you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger GX9 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.