Panasonic LS5 vs Sony NEX-5T

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic LS5 and Sony NEX-5T, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is very close but the LS5 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The LS5 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the NEX-5T which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the LS5 scores against the NEX-5T in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LS5 enjoys outside dimensions 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 Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LS5 and Sony NEX-5T in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the LS5 compared to the NEX-5T.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and NEX-5T is 94 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LS5 and NEX-5T.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LS5 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-5T will render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged LS5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.