Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LS5

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic LS5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively close but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and LS5 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The GX1 was brought out 7 months later than the LS5 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GX1 matches up versus the LS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX1 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GX1 offers outer dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic LS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GX1 versus the LS5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX1 and LS5 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX1 and LS5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic GX1 will result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GX1 should have an edge in sensor innovation.