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Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Revealed December 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Successor is Panasonic LX7
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2012
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Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic LX5 and Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and SZ5 (14MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and SZ5 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The LX5 was manufactured 7 months prior to the SZ5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the LX5 grades vs the SZ5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Panasonic SZ5

 LX5 SZ5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Panasonic LX5

 SZ5 LX5 
LaunchedJuly 2012December 2011More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Panasonic SZ5

 LX5 SZ5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX5 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX5 and Panasonic SZ5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the LX5 versus the SZ5.

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the LX5 and SZ5 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX5 and SZ5.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic SZ5 will result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged LX5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography factors
41
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
heavier than competition in class (271g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX5
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ5
59
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (271g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than competitors (136g)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography details
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging features
29
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (271 grams)
32
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (136g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX5 and Panasonic SZ5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-12-15 2012-07-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.20 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 132 not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $294 $195