Panasonic LS5 vs Sony HX90V

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic LS5 vs Sony HX90V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the HX90V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the LS5 grades versus the HX90V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LS5 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the LS5 vs the HX90V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and HX90V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LS5 and HX90V.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX90V to offer more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older LS5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.