Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LX7

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the LS5 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") come with different sensor size.

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The LS5 was brought out 15 months before the LX7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the LS5 matches up versus the LX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LS5 Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LS5 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has proportions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the LS5 vs the LX7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and LX7 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the LS5 and LX7.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LS5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic LS5 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged LS5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.