Panasonic LS5 vs Sony T99
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Panasonic LS5 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
- Released July 2010
Panasonic LS5 vs Sony T99 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic LS5 and Sony T99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe LS5 was introduced 13 months after the T99 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the LS5 matches up against the T99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic LS5 vs Sony T99 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Sony T99
LS5 | T99 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | July 2010 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Panasonic LS5
T99 | LS5 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Sony T99
LS5 | T99 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic LS5 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LS5 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic LS5 and Sony T99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the LS5 compared to the T99.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and T99 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic LS5 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LS5 and T99.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of images but you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent LS5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LS5 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-07-21 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lb) | 121 grams (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 160 shots | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $294 | $179 |