Panasonic LX100 vs Sony NEX-5R

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic LX100 vs Sony NEX-5R, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is fairly well matched but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5R (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 was unveiled 2 years after the NEX-5R which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the LX100 grades vs the NEX-5R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 has got outside measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX100 vs Sony NEX-5R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the LX100 and the NEX-5R.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 and NEX-5R is 83 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 and NEX-5R.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-5R will give you extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern LX100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.