Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LX100

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic LS5 versus Panasonic LX100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is fairly comparable but the LS5 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The LS5 was brought out 4 years earlier than the LX100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the LS5 matches up against the LX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LS5 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has specifications of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

See the Panasonic LS5 versus Panasonic LX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the LS5 versus the LX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and LX100 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LS5 and LX100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LS5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic LS5 will provide more detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older LS5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.