Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LX5

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the LS5 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The LS5 was launched 4 months before the LX5 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the LS5 scores versus the LX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LS5 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the LS5 vs the LX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and LX5 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LS5 and LX5.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LS5 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic LS5 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively.