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Panasonic LS5 vs Sony QX30

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Released July 2011
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Panasonic LS5 vs Sony QX30 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic LS5 vs Sony QX30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and QX30 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was revealed 4 years earlier than the QX30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the LS5 grades vs the QX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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