Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic LS5

Following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic LS5, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and LS5 (14MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and LS5 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was announced 7 years after the LS5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the LX100 II grades versus the LS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 II enjoys external measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the LX100 II compared to the LS5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and LS5 is 81 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and LS5.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will offer you greater detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.