Panasonic LS5 vs Sony WX150

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic LS5 vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was released 7 months earlier than the WX150 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the LS5 matches up versus the WX150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LS5 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the LS5 and the WX150.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and WX150 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LS5 and WX150.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX150 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older LS5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.