Panasonic L1 vs Sony WX5

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic L1 versus Sony WX5, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and WX5 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L1 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WX5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the L1 scores vs the WX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are available at Panasonic L1 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic L1 offers physical dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Panasonic L1 versus Sony WX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the L1 compared to the WX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L1 and WX5 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L1 and WX5.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The L1 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX5 will give you greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged L1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.