Panasonic LS5 vs Sony S930

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic LS5 vs Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was revealed 2 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the LS5 grades against the S930 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LS5 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LS5 vs Sony S930 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the LS5 compared to the S930.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LS5 and S930.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic LS5 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger LS5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.