Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic LX5

Following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic GF2 versus Panasonic LX5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is very well matched but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and LX5 (1/1.63") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The GF2 was released 9 months before the LX5 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GF2 grades vs the LX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF2 comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GF2 versus Panasonic LX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the GF2 and the LX5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GF2 and LX5 is 88 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF2 and LX5.

To sum up, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF2 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GF2 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged GF2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.