Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX5
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
- Launched August 2018
- Old Model is Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX5 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony HX5, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and HX5 (1/2.4") posses different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe LX100 II was launched 8 years later than the HX5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the LX100 II matches up against the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony HX5
LX100 II | HX5 | |||
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Revealed | August 2018 | June 2010 | Fresher by 100 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1240k | 230k | Clearer display (+1010k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Panasonic LX100 II
HX5 | LX100 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony HX5
LX100 II | HX5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II enjoys external dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony HX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the LX100 II vs the HX5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and HX5 is 81 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and HX5.
All in all, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will give more detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2018-08-22 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4736 x 3552 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,240 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1800s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 392g (0.86 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $998 | $275 |