Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic LX5

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FX90 versus Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is very well matched but the FX90 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") boast different sensor sizes.

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The FX90 was launched 3 months prior to the LX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FX90 matches up vs the LX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX90 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX90 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FX90 compared to the LX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and LX5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and LX5.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FX90 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FX90 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively.