Panasonic LS5 vs Sony A390
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Panasonic LS5 vs Sony A390 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
- Introduced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Launched July 2010
- Superseded the Sony A380
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The following is a thorough review of the Panasonic LS5 and Sony A390, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the A390 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the LS5 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.
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Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the LS5 scores against the A390 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Sony A390
| LS5 | A390 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Panasonic LS5
| A390 | LS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Sony A390
| LS5 | A390 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LS5 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LS5 has got 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) while the Sony A390 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the LS5 versus the A390.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and A390 is 94 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic LS5 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LS5 and A390.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The LS5 uses the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh more challenging. The newer LS5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic LS5 vs Sony A390 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2011-07-21 | 2010-07-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.60 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 126 gr (0.28 pounds) | 549 gr (1.21 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 607 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 160 photographs | 230 photographs |
| Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $294 | $500 |