Panasonic LS5 vs Sony W380

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic LS5 versus Sony W380, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was unveiled 19 months after the W380 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the LS5 scores versus the W380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LS5 enjoys 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) while the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the LS5 and the W380.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and W380 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LS5 and W380.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files although you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern LS5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.