Panasonic LS5 vs Sony ZV-1

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic LS5 versus Sony ZV-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the LS5 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") posses different sensor size.

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The LS5 was revealed 9 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the LS5 matches up vs the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LS5 features outer measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LS5 versus Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the LS5 versus the ZV-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and ZV-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LS5 and ZV-1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LS5 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged LS5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.