Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh CX5

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh CX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was brought out within a month of the CX5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the LS5 matches up against the CX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Ricoh CX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LS5 enjoys outside 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 Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the LS5 vs the CX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and CX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LS5 and CX5.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic LS5 to result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.