Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic LS5

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic LS5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly similar but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and LS5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The GX850 was announced 5 years after the LS5 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GX850 scores against the LS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GX850 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX850 features exterior dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic LS5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GX850 versus the LS5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX850 and LS5 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX850 and LS5.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX850 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GX850 will offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher GX850 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.