Panasonic LS5 vs Sony NEX-F3

The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic LS5 vs Sony NEX-F3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the LS5 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The LS5 was brought out 13 months prior to the NEX-F3 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the LS5 grades versus the NEX-F3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LS5 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LS5 has got outside measurements 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 Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LS5 vs Sony NEX-F3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the LS5 and the NEX-F3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and NEX-F3 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the LS5 and NEX-F3.

All in all, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LS5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-F3 will resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged LS5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.