Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung SL30

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic LX5 versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the LX5 (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is very similar but the LX5 (1/1.63") and SL30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX5 was released 2 years after the SL30 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the LX5 matches up vs the SL30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX5 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the LX5 versus the SL30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LX5 and SL30 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX5 and SL30.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The LX5 uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more recent LX5 will have a benefit in sensor tech.