Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic LX5

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FX75 versus Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FX75 (14MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the FX75 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The FX75 was introduced 18 months before the LX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FX75 matches up versus the LX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX75 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX75 has outer dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FX75 versus Panasonic LX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FX75 vs the LX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and LX5 is 94 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX75 and LX5.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FX75 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FX75 will give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older FX75 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.