Panasonic LS5 vs Sony WX500
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Panasonic LS5 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched April 2015
- Previous Model is Sony WX350

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony WX500 Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic LS5 versus Sony WX500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The LS5 was launched 4 years before the WX500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the LS5 grades vs the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Sony WX500
LS5 | WX500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Panasonic LS5
WX500 | LS5 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 45 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Sony WX500
LS5 | WX500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Panasonic LS5 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LS5 offers exterior measurements 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 WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic LS5 versus Sony WX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the LS5 compared to the WX500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and WX500 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LS5 and WX500.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged LS5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LS5 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic LS5 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-07-21 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 pounds) | 236 grams (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 | 360 shots |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $294 | $348 |