Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LX5

Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic F5 versus Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the F5 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") boast different sensor sizes.

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The F5 was brought out 13 months after the LX5 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the F5 scores vs the LX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic F5 versus Panasonic LX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the F5 vs the LX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and LX5 is 96 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and LX5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic F5 will give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher F5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.