Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung HZ10W
Portability
88 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
38
88 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
38
Portability
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
30
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
30
Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced December 2011
- Superseded the Panasonic LX3
- Successor is Panasonic LX7
Samsung HZ10W
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(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Also referred to as WB500
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Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic LX5 and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the LX5 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is very comparable but the LX5 (1/1.63") and HZ10W (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe LX5 was manufactured 2 years after the HZ10W which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the LX5 grades vs the HZ10W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Samsung HZ10W
| LX5 | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | December 2011 |  | May 2009 | More modern by 32 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic LX5
| HZ10W | LX5 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Samsung HZ10W
| LX5 | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX5 has outside measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the LX5 vs the HZ10W.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX5 and HZ10W is 88 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX5 and HZ10W.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The LX5 offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer LX5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic LX5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
has manual focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
focusing manually
features face detect focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street photography with Panasonic LX5
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
heavier than others (271 grams)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
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Panasonic LX5 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography information
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic LX5 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography information
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (271 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography highlights
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse mode
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Panasonic LX5 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging features
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than others (271g)
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
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Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | Samsung HZ10W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | Samsung HZ10W |
| Otherwise known as | - | WB500 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-12-15 | 2009-05-14 |
| 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 | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2432 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.20 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 271g (0.60 lb) | 249g (0.55 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $294 | $300 |
