Panasonic LS5 vs Sony HX50V

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic LS5 vs Sony HX50V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was launched 21 months earlier than the HX50V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the LS5 matches up against the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LS5 offers outer 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) whilst the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the LS5 against the HX50V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LS5 and HX50V.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX50V to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged LS5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.