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Panasonic LS5 vs Sony W800

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony W800 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Panasonic LS5 vs Sony W800 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic LS5 and Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the W800 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the LS5 grades against the W800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Sony W800

 LS5 W800 

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Panasonic LS5

 W800 LS5 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2011Fresher by 31 months

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Sony W800

 LS5 W800 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LS5 features physical 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) and the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the LS5 versus the W800.

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and W800 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LS5 and W800.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W800 to offer greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older LS5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography information
Sony W800 Portrait photography information
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LS5
Street photography with Sony W800
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography information
Sony W800 Sports photography information
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Travel photography factors
Sony W800 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition in class (126g)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (160 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography information
Sony W800 Landscape photography information
36
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (160 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
41
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Vlogging factors
Sony W800 Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
33
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic LS5 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Sony W800
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-21 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-6.4
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $294 $90