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Panasonic LS5 vs Sony T99

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony T99 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 T99
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Sony T99

 LS5 T99 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Panasonic LS5

 T99 LS5 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Sony T99

 LS5 T99 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and T99 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography information
Sony T99 Portrait photography information
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LS5
Street photography with Sony T99
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
Travel photography with Sony T99
65
lighter than others (126 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (160 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
Landscape photography with Sony T99
36
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
31
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic LS5 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Sony T99
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
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