Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LX10

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic G5 versus Panasonic LX10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the G5 (Four Thirds) and LX10 (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The G5 was launched 5 years prior to the LX10 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G5 scores versus the LX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G5 Gallery & Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G5 features external dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic LX10 has measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G5 and the LX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and LX10 is 74 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 and LX10.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G5 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic LX10 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.