Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX5

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic LX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the FZ70 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") feature different sensor sizes.

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The FZ70 was brought out 20 months later than the LX5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FZ70 grades against the LX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 offers external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ70 versus the LX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and LX5 is 63 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and LX5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ70 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ70 will offer greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger FZ70 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.