Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung TL500
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Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Older Model is Panasonic LX3
- Successor is Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Launched July 2010
- Also referred to as EX1
Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic LX5 versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the LX5 (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is very similar but the LX5 (1/1.63") and TL500 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe LX5 was unveiled 18 months after the TL500 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the LX5 matches up vs the TL500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Samsung TL500. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Samsung TL500
LX5 | TL500 | |||
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Launched | December 2011 | July 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Panasonic LX5
TL500 | LX5 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 614k | 460k | Sharper display (+154k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Samsung TL500
LX5 | TL500 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX5 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic LX5 versus Samsung TL500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the LX5 compared to the TL500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX5 and TL500 is 88 and 88 respectively.
Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LX5 and TL500.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The LX5 uses the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The fresher LX5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | Samsung TL500 |
Also called as | - | EX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-12-15 | 2010-07-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 44.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.20 m | 5.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271 grams (0.60 pounds) | 386 grams (0.85 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 41 | 40 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.6 | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 132 | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $294 | $527 |