Panasonic LS5 vs Sony WX80

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic LS5 and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was manufactured 17 months before the WX80 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the LS5 scores against the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LS5 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LS5 offers external measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LS5 and Sony WX80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the LS5 compared to the WX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and WX80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LS5 and WX80.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX80 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged LS5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.