Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LX5

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the FX700 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The FX700 was introduced 17 months before the LX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the FX700 scores against the LX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 has got outer measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic LX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FX700 versus the LX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and LX5 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and LX5.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FX700 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FX700 will give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FX700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.