Panasonic LS5 vs Sony HX99

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic LS5 vs Sony HX99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the LS5 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The LS5 was unveiled 8 years prior to the HX99 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the LS5 grades against the HX99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LS5 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LS5 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the LS5 versus the HX99.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and HX99 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LS5 and HX99.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LS5 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will offer more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged LS5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.