Panasonic LS5 vs Sony S2000

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic LS5 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was brought out 19 months later than the S2000 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the LS5 scores vs the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LS5 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LS5 offers external measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LS5 versus Sony S2000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the LS5 against the S2000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LS5 and S2000.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic LS5 to result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern LS5 provides a benefit in sensor technology.