Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS5

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic LX100 versus Panasonic ZS5, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively similar but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and ZS5 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 was announced 4 years after the ZS5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the LX100 grades against the ZS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 has external measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the LX100 vs the ZS5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 and ZS5 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 and ZS5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX100 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic LX100 will offer greater detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger LX100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.